Trail Running calendar near Swanage 2026-2027

Experience a true multi terrain challenge in the East Devon countryside with routes featuring hills, mud, and river crossings. Choose between three distances starting from Stockland Village Hall for a family friendly atmosphere.

Keynsham Dandy is an off-road race on Sunday 18 October 2026 around Keynsham. The roughly 12.5 mile course starts at The New Inn and includes the revived Compton Dando route with a stream feature.

Run a flexible distance from 5K to ultra marathon along the scenic Milford on Sea coastal path. Enjoy an out and back 5.3 km lap course with views of the Isle of Wight and a full aid station.

Experience a night trail run through the ancient Alice Holt Forest with 5 km, 10 km, or 15 km lap-based routes. Navigate tree-lined avenues by head torch and enjoy fire pits and refreshments at the finish line.

Run a scenic 35.9 mile ultra marathon through the historic hillforts of West Dorset. Enjoy coastal views and well stocked cake stops on this challenging 1,300m ascent course starting from Maiden Newton.

Experience a twilight trail run through the historic landscape of Cranborne Chase. This 10 km off road course navigates through woods and parks starting from the grounds of Eastbury House.

Run through the ancient woodlands of the New Forest National Park on flat gravel trails. Enjoy a scenic route filled with local wildlife and receive a medal and finisher gift at the Roundhill Campsite finish line.

Off road 5 km and 10 km races around the Bath Skyline in November, with night and day options, a kids 500 m and a canicross wave. Mixed trails, muddy sections and marked routes with a large two sided medal for finishers.

Experience the thrill of night trail running across Somerset in this four-part winter series. Choose between 5km and 10km routes at locations including Brean Down and Taunton with bespoke wooden medals for all finishers.

Timed multi lap event on the Itchen Way in Winchester on 14 November 2026, with 2.62 mile laps that add up to half marathon, marathon and ultra distances. Flexible start format, aid station with vegan options, bespoke finisher's medal.

Experience a community focused run at Southampton Common with distances ranging from 1.5km to a half marathon. Support men's health through Movember while enjoying a chip timed race through scenic parkland trails.

MoRun Bristol at Ashton Court Park supports Movember with chip-timed 1.5 km, 5 km, 10 km and half marathon options; finishers receive medals and headbands and the course includes mixed path and trail with a hilly section.

Experience a unique nighttime trail run starting from the iconic ruins of Corfe Castle. Navigate muddy autumn trails across the Purbeck Hills with three distances available for all abilities.

A six-hour trail challenge on a weekday, where you run as many 5 km laps as you like around Dartington Hall. Complete just one for a medal, or keep going to marathon distance. The event base is a cozy cafe offering refreshments and shelter..

The Dark Dart Dash returns with evening 5K and 10K runs on mixed terrain at Dartington Hall. There are also kids' races and a canicross option. After the run, participants can gather at the Green Table Cafe for refreshments.

Experience the unique challenge of the UK's first fully underground marathon inside a historic naval bunker near Portsmouth. Wear your mandatory headtorch and helmet to navigate this distinctive lapped course 100 feet below the surface.

A scenic off-road **10 mile** trail race in the New Forest hosted by Totton Running Club at Ocknell Campsite. Entry includes a medal, parking, water stations and trophies for overall and age category winners.

Experience a guided 10km trail run through the spectacular natural amphitheatre of the Devil's Punchbowl. This social group run features beautiful Surrey hills and is available as both a sunset and a headtorch night edition.

Join this flexible eight hour timed challenge on a scenic tarmac course along a disused train line in Exmouth. Complete as many 5.3 km laps as you choose to earn a medal at your own pace.

Join this 8hour timed challenge on a scenic tarmac route in Exmouth. Complete as many 5.3km laps as you choose on a disused railway line and receive a medal from the organizers varied collection.