Trail Running calendar near Swanage 2025-2026

The Way of the Dead is a rugged 50k Dartmoor traverse on 28 March 2026, finishing at Tavistock Stannary Brewing Company. Enter solo or in pairs for a scenic but testing navigational challenge across tors and moorland.

Beyond Bristol is a scenic trail run on 28 March 2026 offering 55 km ultra and 25 km trail routes from Museum Square. Routes pass under Clifton Suspension Bridge and through parks and woodland, with feed stations and GPX files.

Run past the Royal Crescent and along the River Avon in the Bath 50 Ultra Challenge on Sat 28 March 2026, starting from Bath Racecourse. Choose 50 km, 29 km or 10 km loops with full support, a finisher medal, T shirt and a hot finish meal f..

Enjoy scenic trail running at Escot Park near Exeter, with rolling climbs, mud and a two lap half marathon or single lap 10K, plus canicross options. Professional timing, medals and refreshments on site make it a fun off road day out.

Intergalactic at Hurn Forest lets you choose any distance from 5K up to ultra on scenic, well maintained forest tracks. Finishers earn medals, there is a seven hour limit, and 20 percent of fees go to Forestry England.

Take part in the Minster Challenge on 29 March 2026 in Axminster, with 12km, 5km and 3km options across scenic but testing terrain. All finishers get medals and you can refuel with homemade cakes and hot drinks at race HQ.

Run the South Downs from historic Arundel with scenic single loop 50k and half marathon options, starting and finishing at Arundel Football Club. Trails through woodlands, castle views and rolling hills make this a memorable spring trail ch..

Take on the scenic 16 mile Combe Gibbet to Overton race through Berkshire and Hampshire countryside on 29 March 2026. Limited to 250 runners, the event includes coach transfer to the start and kit transport back to the Overton finish.

Tackle the Feighan Fury 10 mile trail through mid Devon hills, woods and river crossings or enjoy the family friendly 5 km Templeton Trail fun run. Fury finishers get a technical vest and fun runners a medal, and this is a cup free event.

Run the Testway Ultra on 4 April 2026 and choose a scenic 40 or 50 mile route along Hampshire's Testway with regular aid stations and a 14 hour cutoff. Medals and prizes await finishers.

Take on the Mortimer 10km through scenic Berkshire woodlands on Monday 6 April 2026. This undulating two lap off road course features chip timing, medals and a dog friendly canicross start for runners with dogs.

Take on West Wight 3 Hills, an undulating 8 mile coastal loop from Freshwater that climbs Tennyson Down and Alum Bay. Organised by Ryde Harriers, it is scenic, testing and gives every finisher a souvenir.

Steam to the coast then run back to Minehead along scenic trails and the ridgelines of the Quantock Hills. Choose 11 km, 11 miles or the 26.2 mile marathon as heritage steam trains ferry runners to their starts.

Take on the 50 Mile Grand Slam 2026 from Centurion Running and complete four epic 50 mile trail races across the UK. A true year long challenge for experienced runners seeking big miles, camaraderie and stunning scenery.

Run 50 miles along iconic chalk ridges from Worthing to a lap on Eastbourne athletics track, with rugged climbs, sweeping coastal views and a festival finish. This tough but rewarding ultra kicks off the 2026 50 Mile Grand Slam.

Take on the Henley River Half Marathon, 10K or Junior Race in Henley on Thames on 11 April 2026, with options for all ages including a kids race. Enjoy mixed terrain, riverside views, medals, free photos and a buzzing event village.

Spring Run the Seasons Cowdray on April 11 offers scenic trail races across Cowdray Estate and the South Downs, with distances for kids, juniors and adults plus dog friendly CaniRun options. Enjoy varied trails and country views for all abi..

Run the scenic South West Coast Path from Exmouth to Seaton in the annual Exe to Axe, finishing on Seaton beach opposite the Mariner's Hotel. Choose solo, relay or half distances with checkpoint support and chip timing.

The Big Cheese is an off road fell race in Cheddar, Somerset, covering 15 miles across the Mendip Hills with over 2,000 ft of climb. Take on a fully marked course and enjoy a finisher's medal plus tea and cake at the end.

Take on the Wild Horse 200 series: two epic 200 mile trail ultramarathons across Welsh trails and mountains. Run the South Wales coast route from Chepstow to Worm's Head in April or the Mid Wales loop from and to Machyntlleth in June.