Trail Running calendar near Swanage 2026-2027

A 50k east to west Dartmoor traverse organised by Wild Running with solo and pairs entries, live GPS tracking and up to three checkpoints. The route covers moorland and villages, has 1327 m of ascent and a 10 hour cut off.

Point to point trail races on the South Downs Way offering a 50 mile ultra, a 50 km ultra and a marathon with marked routes, aid stations, coach transfers and an option to plant a tree instead of taking a medal.

Trail races at Stansted Park in Hampshire offer scenic 21.4k, 16.1k and 10k routes through South Downs woodlands and fields, with chip timing and a metal finisher medal for finishers.

Trail races around Escot Park offer a single-lap 10K (about 10.5 km) and a two-lap half marathon, both off-road with climbs and mud; canicross categories are available and medals are awarded to all finishers.

Trail running at Matterley Basin in the South Downs National Park with three route options across chalk downland, woodland and ridgelines. Courses are fully marked, timed and supported with outposts, parking and a finishers medal.

A coastal mixed terrain run in Exmouth on 21 March 2027 offering 5 km and 10 km routes across beach, seafront and cliff trails. The event supports the Sideshore Project and offers medal or no medal entry plus charity places.

A David Bowie themed trail event at Hurn Forest with a 5.3 km out and back lap and distance choices from 5K to ultra-marathon. Clubhouse facilities, an aid station with snacks, bag drop and a Bowie inspired finisher medal are provided.

Three marathons in three days along the Jurassic Coast from Charmouth to Shell Bay via Portland, with checkpoints, medical cover, on course food, transport and a supplied GPS tracker. Entry includes a t shirt, finisher medal and free HQ par..

A space themed trail event at Hurn Forest with themed medals, aid station snacks and 5.3 km laps. Participants can choose distances from 5K to ultra marathon and 20% of entry fees support Forestry England.

A 40 mile coastal route on 27 March 2027 from Abbotsbury to Lulworth Cove along the South West Coast Path with rugged, steep terrain and self navigation. Entry includes a GPS tracker, live tracking, transport and mandatory kit.

A two lap multi terrain 10 km trail race on Easter Monday around Mortimer Fairground and local woodlands, with a canicross option, chip timing, medal and free race photos. The undulating course is not suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs.

The La Diabolik de Ragnar will take place in La Hague on Saturday 3 April 2027. You can run 9 kilometers.

A single loop 50 km trail race around Arundel and the South Downs with about 3,200 ft of ascent, four aid stations, live GPS tracking and chip timing on a fully marked course through predominantly trail terrain.

A 40 or 50 mile trail ultra along the Testway from Linkenholt to Totton in Southampton, with aid stations every 10 miles, marshals and medical support. A shuttle option is available for an extra £10 and there is a 14 hour cutoff.

Coastal multi terrain races on the South West Coast Path with a 50 km ultra from Kingswear to Shaldon and a 13.1 mile half marathon from Preston Green to Shaldon. Both routes use marked coastal trails, have aid stations and mandatory kit re..

Scenic mixed terrain races along the Thames at Remenham Farm in Henley on Thames. Options include a Half Marathon, a 10K and a Junior Race with marked trails, marshals, chip timing and post race goodies.

A 50 mile point-to-point race along the South Downs Way from Worthing to Eastbourne, featuring about 5,700 ft of climb, seven staffed aid stations, mandatory kit checks and a 13 hour finish limit.

A combined entry for four Centurion Running 50 mile events held between 10 April and 13 November 2027, with an entry fee of £480 and a minimum age of 20. Registration and payment are via SiEntries.

A 200 mile point to point trail race across South Wales from Chepstow to Worm’s Head, with a 120 hour limit, live runner tracking, eight aid stations and organised drop bag support.

A trail weekend at Cowdray Estate, West Sussex offering five distances from 12 km to 110 km, low technical difficulty, an event village with expo, and optional camping and race support.