Trail Running calendar near Swanage 2026-2027

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..

A mixed-terrain race day on 10 April 2027 at Remenham Farm, Henley-on-Thames, offering a half marathon, 10K and junior out-and-back along the River Thames.

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.

Four fifty mile Centurion Running races held from 10 April to 13 November 2027 on South Downs Way, North Downs Way, Chiltern Wonderland and Wendover Woods. Entries are processed through 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 multi-distance trail event on 17 April 2027 at Cowdrey Estate, Midhurst. Organised by Ultra X, routes pass through greensand hills, river, woodland and lowland heath in the South Downs National Park. Multiple entry categories are availabl..

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 ultra series based at Streatley on Thames offering roughly 250, 158 and 98 mile options. Routes use GPX and maps, include GPS tracking and staffed checkpoints with varied facilities.

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 multi-distance trail festival in East Devon featuring approximately 110 km, 65 km, 50 km and 25 km routes across National Landscapes and the Jurassic Coast, with GPS tracking, aid stations and on-site event facilities.

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.