Trail Running calendar near Swanage 2026-2027

A seasonal trail series at the Cowdray Estate in West Sussex with four events across Autumn Winter Spring and Summer. Routes include 10 mile, 10 km and 5 km plus dog friendly CaniRun and a separate kids series.

Five marked off road routes from 5 km to 52 km around Cranleigh, Surrey, with forest single track, views from Pitch Hill and sections of the North Downs Way. Outposts, free parking and mandatory kit apply for the longer distances.

Single-loop off-road races at Matterley Estate in the South Downs National Park on 27 June 2026. Choose 10km or a 21km half marathon over gravel, grass and woodland with chip timing and a finishers medal.

A point to point 50K trail ultramarathon on the Hangers Way from Alice Holt Country Park to Queen Elizabeth Country Park, with signed trails, aid stations, coach-to-start option, mandatory fluid kit and a 9 hour cut-off.

A family friendly off road running event in Damerham offering 5km and 10km routes plus a children’s colour run. Fully marked countryside courses with medals, trophies, on-site parking and food stalls.

Guided 10 km trail run around the Devil's Punchbowl in Hindhead, Surrey. Runs take place at dusk in summer and at night with headtorches in winter, on hilly trails with group pacing and a recommended average pace of about 10 min per mile.

A mixed-terrain *10 km* organised by Emersons Green Running Club at Mangotsfield School, limited to 200 entries, with recycled-material medals and proceeds funding tree planting.

Trail running event in the South Downs National Park with 100k, 75k, 50k, 20k and 10k options from Petersfield Rugby Club; coach transport to starts and weekend camping are provided.

Vivo Life Superhuman Games is an outdoor functional fitness competition at Greville Smyth Sports Ground on 4 July 2026. Teams and pairs compete in five 20-minute AMRAP workouts that test lifting, carries, obstacles and VO2 capacity.

The L'Embuscade will take place in Flamanville on Saturday 4 July 2026. You can run between 5 and 8 kilometers.

Run a flexible distance along Winchester's scenic Itchen Way in this American-themed event. Choose your own challenge from a 2.62-mile loop, with trophies for the best costumes. Enjoy a well-stocked aid station and a flexible start time.

Forest Flyer is a roughly 5 mile trail race through Haldon Forest Park near Exeter, with water stations and cupless provision. Prizes cover overall and age categories, and race profits include a donation to St Petrock's.

An evening trail event on 4 July 2026 based at the Fox Inn in Ansty, Dorchester with a 10k course and 220 m of elevation, venue music and food, accommodation options, finisher medals and trophies to third place male and female.

Trail races of 5, 10 and 15 miles take place in Moors Valley Country Park in Dorset on 5 July 2026. The event includes chip timing, feed stations, medical support and a bespoke finisher medal.

A chip timed three person baton relay at Cosmeston Lakes Country Park where each runner covers a roughly three mile circuit. The event features 250 teams across 12 prize categories and was named Welsh Athletics Run Wales Event of the Year 2..

A Friday evening multi terrain race in Corsham on 10 July 2026 featuring a roughly 6 mile main course and a 2 km junior race, with licensed insurance and proceeds supporting local charities.

An inflatable obstacle-course fun run in Southampton on 11 July 2026 offering looped 2.5k laps (choose 2.5k, 5k, 10k or 15k). The event features giant inflatables, five music zones, finisher medals, hydration, family rules and group discoun..

A scenic off road 10 km through the Otter Valley starting and finishing at Tipton St John Playing Field, with a separate fun run for children and on site camping available.

A 50 km trail race from Studland Beach along the Purbeck Way that passes coastal landmarks like Old Harry Rocks and Corfe Castle. One runner is appointed the Ferry who starts at the back and competitors aim to finish ahead of them.

Teams of three race from the Packhorse pub to a Midford cider farm and back over an off road route, collecting and carrying a full barrel. Fancy dress is compulsory and prizes include fastest teams and best costume.