Trail Running calendar near Swanage 2026-2027

Night trail event in Alice Holt Forest offering choice of 5 km, 10 km or 15 km around tree lined tracks. One outpost per lap supplies snacks and refill barrels. Dogs and headphones are not permitted.

A trail ultramarathon of about 36 miles around Maiden Newton, Dorset, with roughly 1,300 m of ascent, mostly off road and served by six aid stations. Navigation files and mandatory basic self-sufficiency kit are required.

Trail running in the New Forest from Roundhill Campsite, on wide hard-packed paths through woodland and heath. Two route options are available, including a half marathon with 183 m elevation gain, and finishers receive a medal and a drink.

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.

A night trail run from Corfe Castle with 15 km, 11 km and 5 km routes across muddy heath and woodland, one outpost on the long route, no dogs and no headphones permitted.

Light up the trails at Dartington Estate with this night-time trail run. Choose from a 10K or 5K, with special canicross and kids' races also on offer. After the finish, head to the Green Table Cafe for a free hot drink or a beer.

A guided 10 km trail run around the Devil's Punchbowl in Hindhead, Surrey. Evening sessions include sunset runs or night runs by head torch and focus on group pacing, hilly trails, and scenic views.

An eight hour timed road event on 28 November 2026 near Littleham, Exmouth, with 5.3 km laps on a measured tarmac out and back route along an old disused train line. Entrants must be 18 or older and the field is limited to 75.

An eight hour timed road event near Exmouth on an accurately measured tarmac out and back course along a disused train line. Flexible arrival on the day, lap length is 5.3 km and medals come from a mixed set.

A guided 30 mile trail run from Haslemere along the Serpent Trail and Sussex Border Path, featuring Blackdown, the Temple of the Winds and varied heathland and woodland. Group format with route support and trainer guidance.

Run along the scenic Dorset coast at the Bournemouth Coastal TEN. Choose between a 10 Mile or 10K route starting from Hengistbury Head, featuring a flat, traffic-free path with sea views.

Trail races in Swanage along the Jurassic Coast Path with 10K, half, marathon and ultra distances, electronic timing and fully marked courses. Optional coach transport is available and standard entry terms include a 30 day refund window.

New Forest Xmas Trails offers festive trail races from Holmesly Campsite in the New Forest. Distances range from 15 km to a 50 km ultramarathon on fully marked heath and woodland trails; opt to plant a tree instead of a medal.

Join the Mince Pi Run in Guildford for a Pi themed run by the water, with distances from a 1 mile kids fun run to the 3.14 mile loop and laps up to a Pi marathon. Every finisher gets a bespoke Pi Pie medal.

A 10 mile cross country run through the West Wight landscape on 13 December 2026, with hilly terrain, strong marshal support and a memento for finishers. Entry is limited and the published fee is £27.50.

A free community run along canal tow paths between Bridgwater and Taunton, offered in 14-mile and 7.5-mile options. The event is non-competitive, requires registration for insurance, and passes three cafes en route.

Winter X is a mid-winter trail-running event in the Meon Valley offering 10, 30, 50 and 70 km on marked public trails with checkpoints and post-event food. Entries for 2025 are closed; a provisional date for 2026 is 28 December 2026.

An 8-hour timed road event at Capel Lane, Exmouth on 01 January 2027 with 5.3k laps on a tarmac out-and-back route. The TUGG system lets participants start during the event period; entries are limited to 100.

A countryside trail run around Farley Mount in Hampshire with two route options, including a Half Marathon. The course is rolling with tree-lined sections and vistas, starts at Sparsholt College with ample parking, and offers finisher medal..

Night trail races at Haldon Forest include single loop 10K and 5K plus children's 2K and 1K and a 10K canicross. Routes are fully marked, a head or chest torch is required, and parking on site is paid.