Trail Running calendar near Swanage 2025-2026

The The Hilly Helmet Challenge will take place in Westbury on Wednesday 6 August 2025.

The MTC Cotswold Ultra is a challenging 57-mile point-to-point ultra marathon starting at Kemble Station and finishing at Travelodge Oxford Abingdon Road. The scenic route follows the Thames Path, passing through picturesque villages like Somerford Keynes, Cricklade, Castle Eaton, and Lechlade, feat..

The MTC Thames Challenge is a demanding four-day ultra marathon covering 184 miles along England’s longest river path, the Thames. Starting from the river’s source in the Cotswolds, the race progresses through four stages: the Cotswold Ultra (57 miles), Oxford Ultra (49 miles), Windsor Ultra (47 mil..

The MTC Windsor Ultra is a 47-mile ultra marathon held in the UK, starting in Henley-on-Thames and finishing in Kingston upon Thames. The point-to-point course follows the River Thames, passing landmarks such as Marlow Lock, Cookham Moor, Maidenhead Bridge, Windsor Castle, and Runnymede, before conc..

The Centurion North Downs Way 100 is a challenging 103-mile continuous trail ultramarathon held in South East England, running from Farnham in Surrey to Ashford in Kent. The course features approximately 11,000 feet of elevation gain, traversing scenic countryside, villages, and notable landmarks su..

The Henfield Half Marathon, held at Henfield Leisure Centre in West Sussex, offers an off-road, scenic half marathon course. The route features picturesque paths along a riverbank and a disused railway, including flint paths and stiles, providing a unique running experience. The event welcomes disab..

The Ramsbury Gold 10k is a scenic multi-terrain trail run held at Ramsbury Brewery on the Ramsbury Estate in Wiltshire. The 10km course, about 70% off-road with 165m elevation gain, winds through local trails, woodland, and footpaths, offering a challenging yet enjoyable experience suitable for all..

Hart 4 is a unique 4-hour trail relay held at Minley Manor, Hampshire, where teams of four compete on a 4 km off-road course. The event features an undulating route through woods and grasslands, combining hills and flat sections to challenge and engage runners. Teams aim to complete as many laps as..

The Crook Peak Cake Race will take place in Cross on Wednesday 13 August 2025.

One Fyne Night is a popular running event set in the scenic Fyne Court Estate within the Quantock Hills AONB. Featuring 5km and 10km route options, participants can enjoy a beautiful course that winds through parkland and woods, culminating in a finish at the main courtyard. The event emphasizes sus..

The Sunflower Stride is an exciting evening running event held in Dorchester, Dorset, featuring 5k and 10k races through stunning sunflower fields and scenic landscapes. Designed for runners of all abilities, the 5k is open to participants aged 13 and above, while the 10k welcomes those aged 16 and..

The Two Tunnels Races, scheduled for August 17, 2025, in Bath, UK, offer a unique running experience featuring the longest underground sections for each race distance in the UK. Participants can choose from various events, including an ultra marathon, marathon, half marathons, 10km, 5km, and family-..

The Big Pilgrimage is an exciting mixed terrain running event featuring a 15-mile course and a marathon, set to take place along the historic 'Old Way' Pilgrim Trail from Southampton to Canterbury. Participants will enjoy scenic views as they traverse beautiful coastal and countryside paths, with no..

The Summer Green Man Ultra (GMU) is a challenging ultra marathon held near Bristol, UK, featuring two race distances: a 45-mile full loop and a 30-mile partial loop of the Community Forest Path. Both races run clockwise on the same day with shared checkpoints and finish at Ashton Park School. The 45..

The Mendip Marauder is a challenging ultra running event held in Somerset, England, featuring two distances: a 30-mile and a 50-mile race. The 30-miler covers the entire West Mendip Way, while the 50-miler includes the East Mendip Way before joining the 30-mile route. The course is notably hilly, wi..

The Henley River Half Marathon, 10k & Juniors event takes place in Henley-on-Thames, UK, on August 30, 2025. This scenic trail run is suitable for both new and experienced runners, featuring routes around Henley-on-Thames with views starting and finishing at Temple Island Meadows, the Royal Henley R..

The Southampton Running Festival, held on August 31, 2025, takes place in the scenic Southampton Common, a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest in the heart of the city. The event offers multiple race distances including a 5K, 10K, half marathon, and a junior race, catering to a wide range..

The Andover Trail Marathon, held in North Hampshire, offers both a full marathon (26.2 miles) and a half marathon (13.1 miles) through scenic trails featuring thigh-burning climbs up to 280 meters and fast downhill sections with views of meadows and valleys. The marathon route follows the Testway to..

The Haytor Heller is a popular and challenging 6-mile off-road moorland race held near Haytor Rock in Devon, organized by Teignbridge Trotters. Now in its 39th year, the race features a hilly single-lap course with steep ascents and descents across rugged open moorland, including two woodland sectio..

The Shere 42k, 21k & 10k Multi Terrain Event is a popular trail running competition set in the picturesque Surrey Hills, recognized as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Participants can choose from three distances: a scenic 10k, a challenging 21k, or a full marathon at 42k. Each route features..