Trail Running calendar near Swanage 2025-2026

Take on winter trails at Queen Elizabeth Country Park with 50 miles, 50 km or 20 miles on a scenic single loop through the South Downs and sections of the Staunton and Monarchs Ways. Expect rugged footing, big climbs, seven aid stations, li..

Run the scenic South Downs from Amberley with 6 km, 12 km or 22 km routes over forest paths, fire trails and rolling hills. On site registration, free parking and an event village by the railway make for a relaxed winter trail day, and dogs..

Run two scenic coastal half marathons in Portsmouth and Langstone Harbour over one weekend, enjoying harbour trails, seafront promenades and an optional ferry crossing. Complete both to claim the limited edition "Double Trouble" medal.

Enjoy a winter run through Westonbirt Arboretum's stunning tree collections on solid underfoot trail style paths. Distances of 5 km and 10 km suit all paces. Tickets are sold out.

Explore the stunning Portland Coastal Ultra Trail along the South West Coast Path with 10k, half and full marathon options. Enjoy rugged sea views, chip timing and a finisher medal; GPS route download required.

Run a scenic 27 km loop from Sidmouth Watersports Hub, visit four trig points in order and tackle about 900 m of climb along coastal cliffs. Supportive local event with a slate finisher medal and proceeds to Cardiac Risk in the Young.

Take on the Wiltshire 10, a scenic 10 mile road race from Melksham to historic Lacock and back, with medals for all finishers and age category prizes. Entries capped at 300, book before 1 February 2026 as no entries on race day.

Take on the Wray Valley Trail in Bovey Tracey with Phoenix Running Devon The Launch. Scenic 5.3 km laps along the River Bovey, flexible start times and a keepsake memento for every finisher. Limited to 50 runners, so book early.

Take on the Purbeck Hill Challenge on 14 February 2026 from Knoll Beach, Studland, for a scenic but testing day across heathland and coastal dunes. Choose from four distances to 41 km with optional detailed orienteering and enter solo or as..

Take on the rolling countryside at Dalwood 3 Hills on 15 February 2026, with 10 mile, 5 km and 3 km trail routes featuring hills, mud and river crossings. Friendly village HQ and rustic parking promise a proper off road winter challenge.

Join Phoenix Running West Sussex for the Violets Are Blue Valentines Run at Southwater Park. Pick distances from 5 km to ultra, lap the flat compact trail at your own pace with rolling starts and claim a blue Love Spoon medal.

Run a flat, traffic free 10k on the National Cycle Network from Calne to Stanley near Chippenham, chip timed and well marshalled on an out and back multi terrain course. A 1 mile fun run for under 17s and limited entries make this a friendl..

Run Brimscombe's canal towpath at the Back to the 80s timed event, choosing any mix of 2.62 mile laps to make 5k to ultra distances. Enjoy a relaxed one hour start window, seven hour limit and a bespoke finisher medal to mark your effort.

Experience Bath's Two Tunnels from Brickfields Park, running through lit, traffic free tunnels and scenic river and trail sections. Distances range from 500 m to a 50 km ultra and marathon, but entries are sold out.

BigMud Trails EARTH kicks off the Classic Element Trail Series at Queen Elizabeth Country Park, guiding runners through the Meon Valley and South Downs with two ascents of Butser Hill. Options: 16 miles, marathon or 50 km on muddy trails.

The Terminator 2026 is a tough but rewarding 12 mile trail race around Pewsey, Wiltshire, mostly off road with muddy climbs and high point views. All finishers receive a unique T shirt and race village treats await.

Join G3 no.3 at Newlands Corner, Guildford for a choice of 10 km or 15 km routes across Surrey countryside on Saturday 28 February 2026. Friendly, well marked courses with series entry options make this a perfect early season challenge.

Run a guided 30 mile trail across the South Downs Way and nearby hills, from Harting Down through ancient woodland and nature reserves. Ideal for first time ultra runners, it's led by an experienced mountain leader and coach.

Experience coastal trails and stunning views of Durdle Door at Lulworth Cove Trails in West Lulworth on 28 February 2026, with 10K, 27K and 50K options over rugged climbs, descents and stiles. Aid stations, parking and route maps are provid..

Scenic trail run around Chichester Harbour AONB with coastal paths, quiet trails and a short foreshore crossing at low tide. 21.3 km and 16.1 km routes offer canicross and hiking options plus chip timing and finisher medals.