Trail Running calendar near Swanage 2026-2027

A two-day, 66-mile winter trail event along the North Downs Way with organised accommodation, luggage transfers, marked route and medical cover; the route crosses woodlands, fields and villages and includes winter trail conditions.

A 5km and 10km run through Westonbirt Arboretum on 7 February 2027, with firm trail terrain and routes through areas showcasing over 2,500 tree species. The event is family friendly and tickets are currently sold out.

A 17 mile self navigated trail run through scenic East Devon. Runners visit four distinct trig points on a course that starts and ends at the Sidmouth Watersports Hub.

A 28.2 trail marathon along the River Adur in February, starting at Shoreham Sea Scout Hut, with muddy paths and fully stocked aid stations. Prior trail marathon experience, suitable clothing and a mobile phone are required.

Experience two distinct half marathons along the Hampshire coast over one weekend. Run the muddy trails of Langstone Harbour or the flat promenades of Southsea, with the option to complete both for a special bonus medal.

A UKA measured 10 mile road race in Melksham on 14 February 2027 that runs out to Lacock. Prizes for overall and veteran categories, medals for all finishers, facilities include toilets, refreshments and two water stations.

A trail event in Dalwood on 14 February 2027 offering 10 miles, 5 km and 3 km routes across hilly, muddy countryside with river crossings. The event is licenced by the Trail Running Association and follows UK Athletics rules.

A self navigation coastal trail on the South West Coast Path around Portland offering Marathon, Half Marathon and 10k options with mandatory kit requirements and entries capped at 500.

A timed event on a 2.62 mile out and back canal route with flexible rock up and run starts. Distances range from 5 km through marathon and beyond, with a seven hour time limit and a finisher medal for all.

Two Tunnels in Bath on 21 February 2027 offers many distances and runs through two long restored, lit and surfaced railway tunnels under the city, with start and finish at Brickfields Park and a charity contribution to Sustrans.

BigMud is the Earth event in the Classic Element Trail Series, with single-lap muddy routes in the Meon Valley and three distances. Races start and finish at Queen Elizabeth Country Park with marked courses, aid stations, and mandatory hydr..

Fitstuff G3 No.3 is a running event at Newlands Corner, Guildford on 27 February 2027 offering 10 km and 15 km distance options with single-entry prices and multi-event bundle options in GBP.

A winter ultra around Bristol on the Community Forest Path with two self-navigated distances, chip timing and checkpoint support. Timelords offer pacing and finishers receive event kit and certificates.

A winter ultra around Bristol's Community Forest Path offering 45 or 30 mile anti clockwise routes. Self navigated with GPX support and pacers, timed checkpoints, cup free aid stations and bespoke finisher medal and technical tee.

The Imber Ultra is an annual trail run of just over 33 miles organised by Avon Valley Runners and the Rotary Club of Westbury, with route details, checkpoints, results and photos provided by the organisers.

A coastal mixed terrain event at Milford on Sea with an out and back 5.3 km lap. Runners pick their distance from 5K to ultra with aid stations, toilets, and a medal for anyone completing at least one lap.

Trail races from Larmer Tree Gardens take runners around the Rushmore Estate with distances from a fun mile to a marathon. Courses pass chalk valleys and woodlands and include multiple feed stations and event medals.

A coastal trail run from Swanage seafront to Corfe Castle offering three distances, firm chalk and sandy trails, on-course support, and a private vintage train return priced at £9 per person.

A volunteer organised spring trail race around Seaton with a near 20 mile coastal and inland course plus a 9 mile Cub option. The weekend includes junior races, wooden finisher medals and steps to reduce single use waste.

Looped trail event from Bath Racecourse offering 50 km, 29 km and 10 km routes through Bath. The event features signed routes with GPS tracking, covered rest stops, medical and massage support, and categories for walkers and competitive run..