Trail Running calendar near Swanage 2026-2027

A trail running event using the West Somerset Railway steam line, offering *11 km*, *11 miles* and a full marathon. Runners travel by steam train to their start points and finish outside Minehead Station, with routes through the Quantock Hi..

City-centre trail event on 17 April 2027 with two route choices: a 55 km ultra and a 25 km trail run that use riverside paths, old railway sections, parks, and Leigh Wood Nature Reserve.

Trail ultramarathons in the Mendip Hills offering two self navigation distances, 50 miles and 50 km, organised by Town and Country Harriers to benefit the Mendips Hills Fund. Aid stations, GPS trackers, finish medals, prizes and camping are..

A multi-distance canal and riverside ultraseries based at Streatley-on-Thames, featuring TR250, TR150 and TR100 with GPS tracking, checkpoint support and required navigation using provided GPX files and maps.

A last-person-standing Backyard Ultra at the Medieval Village, Cosmeston Lakes: runners repeat a fixed **6706 m** loop each hour until one athlete completes one more loop than anyone else. Camping and on-site facilities are provided.

A walking and running event around Bath with routes of 12.5, 17, 21 and 26.5 miles over public footpaths, staffed checkpoints, a finisher's medal and post-event refreshments.

A blindfolded navigation challenge in Winchester where participants are dropped at unknown locations and must find their way back on foot. Options include 6 miles for visitors and 10 or 15 miles; no maps or GPS and a sealed emergency bag is..

A trail event at St Giles House offering races from junior fun runs to a marathon, virtual entries, camping and a dog option, while supporting the New Forest Marathon Community Fund.

A Bronze Ticket backyard ultra on Portland where competitors run a 6,706 m loop each hour until one runner remains. The route offers coastal views, quarries and mixed surfaces, with on-site camping, chip timing and medic cover.

A trail running weekend around East Devon from Offwell Village Hall, with four GPS-tracked routes through woodland, national landscapes and the Jurassic Coast, on-site camping, aid stations and finishers' kit and meal included.

A five mile off road race through woods and farmland around Hurstbourne Tarrant in the North Wessex Downs. Organised entirely by volunteers since 2009, the annual event donates all proceeds to local charities.

A Pretty Muddy 5k obstacle course at Lydiard Park on 01 May 2027 featuring mixed paths, hills and muddy obstacles. The event has wave starts, blue badge parking on grass and a minimum fundraising target of £50.

A multi distance trek and trail event on the Isle of Wight with a 106 km full island route plus shorter options, supported by staffed rest stops, GPS tracking, medical teams, camping and shuttle transfers.

A single entry covering four Centurion Running 100 mile events in 2027, including Thames Path 100, South Downs Way 100, North Downs Way 100 and Autumn 100. Minimum age 20 and published entry fees apply.

An official Backyard Ultra at Blaise Castle Estate on 1 May 2027 where runners complete a 6.7056 km loop each hour until one runner remains. The woodland loop is hilly and technical, head torches are mandatory at night and minimum age is 20..

Three Forts Challenge is a Sussex trail running event across the South Downs from Lancing Manor Leisure Centre. It offers a full marathon, half marathon and a 5 mile run, and directs event profits to Ferring Country Centre and local chariti..

A spring trail event in Harewood Forest near Andover offering 5k, 10k, canicross and a childrens fun run on undulating, multi terrain courses with marked routes and on course marshals.

An off-road half marathon and 10 km trail event near Ludgershall through bridle and woodland tracks, with chip timing, stocked aid stations, full medical support, finishers' medals and prizes for the top three men and women.

A two day two person team self-supported navigation and endurance challenge based at Newlands Corner in the Surrey Hills. Teams carry their own camping and food and score points by visiting virtual controls during timed sessions on both day..

A 50 km point-to-point ultramarathon from Horsham to Brighton seafront across trails and downs, with four feed stations, a fully signed route and a GPS file provided before race day.