Trail Running calendar near Swanage 2026-2027

BigSea on the Isle of Purbeck starts and finishes on Knoll Beach and offers Half Marathon, 18 Mile, Marathon and 54k routes across the Purbeck Hills and coastal landmarks. Aid stations provide snacks, water and vegan options and PH 1000 ele..

A roughly 6 kilometre mixed-surface race through Blaise Castle Estate in Bristol, held annually in early June. The event has individual and team prizes, a minimum age of 16, and facilities based around the clubhouse.

A backyard ultra at Breakheart Quarry where runners repeat a **6706 metre** loop every hour until one person remains; the event includes camping, marked trails and on course support in the Cotswold countryside.

Trail event based at Cirencester with supported 10 km to 100 km options, regular rest stops, medical teams, GPS tracking and basecamp accommodation.

A 100 mile nonstop race along the South Downs Way from Matterley Bowl near Winchester to Eastbourne, with 12 aid stations, medical support and a 30 hour cut off.

A non-stop 50 km trail ultra along the South Downs Way with about 1150 m climb, four aid stations, full medical cover and a nine hour cut off.

An off-road race series around Cheddar Gorge and the Mendip Hills with distances from 1 km to marathon and an Omnium option; half and marathon hold UTMB index status.

Trail ultramarathon on 19th June 2027 at West Dean Gardens with 30k, 50k, 80k and 100k route options across the South Downs and coast.

A Pretty Muddy 5k at The Downs in Bristol with grass start and finish, mixed terrain and obstacles to climb, crawl and slide. Staggered wave starts apply and the event supports Cancer Research UK with a minimum fundraising target.

A muddy 5k obstacle course around The Common in Southampton where participants climb, crawl and slide through obstacles while raising funds for cancer research. Waves run every 15 minutes and participants must be 13 or older.

A trail running event at Cranleigh Showground on Saturday 19 June 2027 with routes from 5 km to 53 km across Surrey hills and forests. Fully marked courses, varied outposts, free parking and an event village with food and a non alcoholic be..

Evening 10 km riverside run in Exeter on 25 June 2027 with a non competitive Grecian Mile for under 16s and fundraising incentives.

A weekend festival at the Pinkery Centre in Exmoor National Park combining long distance walks, trail runs and shorter family and kids routes with evening talks and social gatherings.

Guided *10 km* trail run around the Devil's Punchbowl in Hindhead, Surrey, with hills, views and group navigation. Events take place at dusk or at night with headtorches and cost £22 per person.

Trail running event near Petersfield, Hampshire, offering 100k, 75k, 50k, 20k and 10k routes with camping, coach transport and on-site food.

Race for Life Salisbury at Hudson's Field offers 10k and 5k single-lap routes on mixed surfaces and undulating terrain, with on-site parking, toilets and refreshments. The event is chip-timed and not wheelchair accessible.

Blindfolded navigation challenge in Bath where participants are dropped at unknown locations and must find their own way back to Lulu Caffe without maps or GPS.

Coastal trail event in Studland, Dorset with 50 km and 25 km out and back routes along the Purbeck peninsula past Old Harry Rocks and Corfe Castle.

A 125 km waymarked loop around Wiltshire from Linkenholt Activity Center with 1902 m ascent, checkpoints about every 25 km, a 24 hour cut off and on-site camping.

A 5 km obstacle course at Westpoint Exeter with muddy obstacles, mixed surfaces and staggered waves; minimum age 13 and a stated fundraising target.