Trail Running calendar near Swanage 2026-2027

Roughly 12K trail run on bridle paths and the Imber Range near the Westbury White Horse on 18 October 2026. Limited to 200 places so book early for a bespoke finisher medal and category prizes.

A multi terrain trail running event near Honiton on 18 October 2026 with 10 km, 5 km and 3 km routes across muddy, hilly farmland. Race HQ is Stockland Village Hall with refreshments, limited parking and facilities.

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.

Wight Lines is a mixed terrain coastal run at Milford on Sea with views of the Isle of Wight. Runners choose distances from 5K to ultra marathon and complete 5.3 km laps, with on course aid and a finishers medal for one lap or more.

A 20 km fell race in the Mendip Hills on 25 October 2026, based at the Charterhouse Centre near Blagdon, Bristol. The trail course has about 420 m of climb and offers both pre entry and entry on the day.

Haldon Halloween Twilight Run is held 30 October 2026 at Haldon Forest Park near Exeter, offering 2.5 km, 5 km and 10 km options. The event uses app based timing, includes free race photography and awards for top finishers.

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 on the Blue Flag sands of West Wittering beach at low tide, with panoramic coastal views. Choose from three distances on this firm, scenic course with water stations.

A roughly 35.9-mile off-road ultra from Maiden Newton across West Dorset hillforts, with about 1,300 m ascent, six aid stations serving water and cake, GPX navigation and on-route timing points.

This popular trail run starts at Goodwood Racecourse and explores the scenic paths of the South Downs National Park. Runners can enjoy varied terrain and beautiful views before finishing back at the iconic venue.

A twilight off road 10 km run around Eastbury Park and Chettle in Dorset, passing wooded trails, Bloody Shard Gate and Chettle Long Barrow. Medals, trophies and refreshments are provided; Canicross is not permitted and entries are limited t..

A night-time trail run around Winchester using sections of the South Downs Way, Pilgrims Trail and Itchen Way. Two marked distances are offered with mandatory headtorches, on site registration and a bag drop.

Trail running from Roundhill Campsite through the New Forest National Park on wide, hard-packed paths that pass ponies, horses, donkeys and deer. Two route distances are offered; the half marathon has 183 m of elevation gain.

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 winter night trail running series in Somerset across four events from November 2026 to March 2027. Each event offers 5 km and 10 km routes, with single race entries or full series bookings and bespoke wooden finisher medals available.

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.

MoRunning at Southampton Common offers chip timed 1.5k, 5k, 10k and a half marathon with medals, finisher headbands and on-site race facilities. The course mixes paths, trails and grass and is dog friendly and buggy usable.

A Movember charity run at Ashton Court Park offering 1.5k, 5k, 10k and half marathon options with chip timing, medals and headbands, mixed path and trail terrain, some hilly sections, and on course refreshments.

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..