Trail Running calendar near Swanage 2025-2026

Run the Weymouth Bay 10K on 1 March 2026 along a mostly flat, measured seaside course from Bowleaze Cove to Pleasure Pier. Entries open for 15 plus with on day registration and proceeds support Margaret Green Animal Rescue.

Tackle the Imber Ultra, a scenic 33.5 mile multi terrain trail run around the Imber Range on Salisbury Plain, starting in Westbury. Organised as a charity fundraiser, this classic March ultra promises tough trails, great camaraderie and fin..

Challenge yourself on scenic trails at Up on the Downs on 1 March 2026, starting and finishing at Breamore House near Salisbury. Choose from a half marathon, 10k or 5k with a Canicross option and earn a finisher medal.

Push your limits at Haldon Horror on 1 March 2026 in Haldon Forest Park with 3 hour, 6 hour or 12 hour formats on 5 mile laps and canicross options. Medals, live GPS tracking and free photos await, just bring a headtorch.

Take on the Brave 5km and 10km on 1 March 2026 in Exmouth for cliff, coastal path and beach running, starting and finishing at Sideshore. Mixed terrain routes, great views and proceeds support the Sideshore Project.

Guided 10 km trail run from Silent Pool near Guildford along the North Downs Way and Netley Heath for a scenic group outing. Sunset and torchlit sessions, gear trials and a friendly finish make for a relaxed guided adventure.

Take on the Winter Green Man Ultra around Bristol's Community Forest Path with 45 or 30 mile options, solo or in pairs. Self navigated route, staffed checkpoints and a festive finish at Ashton Park with a tech tee and bespoke medal.

Explore the New Forest on scenic trails from 10 to 21 km with runner, canicross and hike options, and one dog allowed per canicross entry. Enjoy chip timing, a finishers medal, friendly marshals and a plastic free water policy.

Brutal at Chawton delivers muddy farm tracks, water filled craters and technical forest trails for a gritty off road challenge. Choose 5 km or two lap 10 km and try canicross if you want to run with your dog with a running harness required.

Wight Riot is a mixed terrain coastal run at Hordle Cliff West, with sweeping views of the Isle of Wight and a scenic stretch past Sturt Pond Nature Reserve. Choose distances from 5K to ultra marathon and earn a medal for completing a lap o..

Take on the Steyning Stinger on Sunday 8 March 2026 with marathon, 30k or half marathon routes across the scenic South Downs. Enjoy a sustainable UK made finisher medal, free race photos, post event breakfast and a green and gold technical..

Larmer Tree 2026 invites runners to the picturesque Larmer Tree Gardens on the Rushmore Estate in Dorset, with courses run in laps from a 1 mile fun run up to the marathon and a full colour finishers medal. Held Sunday 8 March 2026, entries..

Run along Dorset coast from Swanage to the ruins of Corfe Castle, passing Old Harry Rocks and Studland for stunning sea views. Choose 10.5, 16.5 or 21 km and enjoy chip timing, a finisher medal and a unique return on a private steam train.

Run the scenic Maverick Hampshire Trail at Matterley Basin near Winchester, tackling undulating South Downs trails past the River Itchen and through woodland on 24 km Half Marathon, 16 km and 5 km routes. Friendly vibe with on site parking.

Experience the South Downs Way at Winter's End on 21 March 2026 with a point to point 50 mile ultramarathon from Arundel to Winchester or pick one of two marathon sections. Rewarding chalk ridge trails, ancient woodlands and well stocked ai..

Guided 13 mile trail run from St Martha's Hill through the Surrey Hills and parts of the North Downs Way, including Shere and Newlands Corner. Not a race, this social group run is paced at around 10 min per mile and may finish with an alcoh..

Run scenic Hampshire trails at Stansted House Trail Run on Saturday 21 March 2026, choosing 9.5 km, 15.5 km or 21 km routes through Stansted Park. Expect chip timing, marshals and a finisher medal; water stations are plastic free so bring a..

Bratton Hilly 11K on 21 March 2026 invites runners to tackle a scenic multi terrain course with challenging climbs and panoramic views around Bratton, Wiltshire. Places limited to 200 and all finishers receive a medal.

Elephant Challenge is a six hour off road lap event at Salcey Forest where runners, walkers and canicross teams cover as many 3.5 mile loops as they like. Expect forest trails, possible mud and distances from 5 km to 80 km plus.

Join a guided 10km trail run at atmospheric Hankley Common, often held as sunset or night runs and passing the Lion's Mouth and famous film locations. This relaxed group run is not a race so enjoy guided trails, varied views and unique mili..