Trail Running calendar near Swanage 2026-2027

A circular mixed terrain event around Exeter with a 14.2 mile Green Circle half marathon and a 9 mile Yellow Zone option. Both races start together and the course passes valleys and parks along the River Exe.

A community rural 5 km run and walk through Neptune and Paradise Wood with marshalled routes, age category awards, a midway drinks station and first aid, family entries and space for walkers with dogs on leads.

An eight mile trail on the South West Coast Path around Goodrington with coastal and woodland sections, Race HQ at Youngs Park, and a three hour cut off; finishers receive a bespoke medal and a treat.

A four race summer series at Dinton Pastures Country Park offering 5 km, 10 km and a 2 km kids race on a traffic free off road course. The event includes chip timing, marshals, medals and on site first aid.

A series of coastal ultra races along the Jurassic Coast World Heritage site offering distances from 33 km to 105 miles, self navigation on the South West Coast Path, live GPS tracking and ITRA points for selected distances.

Experience the beauty of the South Downs National Park with distances ranging from 30km to a 100km nonstop ultramarathon. Enjoy fully supported trails passing historic landmarks and stunning coastal vistas near Chichester Harbour.

A weekend festival at the Pinkery Centre in Exmoor National Park with trail runs, long walks, a sunset swim, guest speakers, social evenings and film screenings, featuring distances from 1.5 km up to 30 miles.

A functional fitness race in Stoke Gifford featuring 10 prescribed Xercises with running in two distance formats, solo or team entries, a LITE weight option, and a public leaderboard. Entrants must be 18 or over.

Pretty Muddy Southampton is a 5k mud obstacle course at The Common featuring climbing, crawling and sliding. The event supports Cancer Research UK, has a minimum fundraising target of £50 and is open to participants aged 13 and over.

A Race for Life obstacle event on The Downs in Bristol, featuring a mixed terrain muddy 5 km course with 28 m ascent. It is for participants aged 13 and over and includes on-site facilities, fundraising support and a finishers medal.

A multi-distance coastal ultra along the Jurassic Coast from Poole to Exmouth, offering routes from 33 km to 105 miles. The self-navigated course follows the South West Coast Path with GPX files, checkpoints and on-course safety cover.

Volunteer organised trail races on Horsell Common with family friendly distances from a 2 km kids race to a 21 km option. Proceeds support local charities and the event emphasises minimal environmental impact.

A multi‑terrain 10k around Umborne Village Hall near Colyton, East Devon, featuring largely off road running through Widworthy Estate, marshals, water stations and post race refreshments, with proceeds supporting the village hall.

The La Val de Saire, Quettehou will take place in Quettehou on Sunday 21 June 2026. You can run between 9 and 14 kilometers.

MacTuffX Bournemouth on 21 June 2026 combines 10 Xercises with repeated running segments in Solo, Doubles and Relay formats, offers standard and LITE weight divisions, and requires all entrants to be 18 or older.

Experience a flat 10k run starting from Shoreham along the scenic Downslink paths toward Bramber. This chip timed event features a halfway aid station and a unique finisher medal for all participants.

Participate in a dual race orienteering event through the urban landscapes and parks of Poole. Compete in two sprint sessions to achieve a cumulative time for the South West Regional Sprint Championships.

A technical off-road 10 km through woodlands, meadows and river crossings on the Forde Abbey Estate, plus a free Junior 1500 m for primary-age children. Medals for all and prizes for winners; some participant restrictions apply.

Run the Seasons at Cowdray on 26 June 2026 offers 3km and 5km races plus a 10km with dog friendly CaniRun options. The event includes stacking medals, course maps, free photos and an on site BBQ and bar.

A community 10 km run organised by Exeter City Community Trust, held from Race HQ at Haven Banks and routed along the Riverside Valley Park. The event is chip timed, provides water stations, first aid and a finisher medal; minimum age 15.