Trail Running calendar near Swanage 2026-2027

Timed laps on a 2.62 mile out and back canal route with flexible distance options from 5 km up to ultra and a seven hour time limit. Both in person and virtual entries receive a physical medal.

A 5 mile undulating trail run on Sunday 26 July 2026 around Bembridge, starting and finishing at the community centre and passing marshes, copse, Peacock Hill and the coastal path. Entry is limited to 180 runners, minimum age 14.

A looped trail event from Guildford across the North Downs in Surrey offering 50 km, 25 km and 10 km options with covered rest stops, GPS tracking, medical support, camping and shuttle transfers, plus a finishers medal and t shirt.

An inflatable obstacle fun run in Bournemouth with 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k options, giant inflatables and five music zones. Family friendly with medals, hydration stations, on-site food and a free spectator area.

A community-organised road half marathon and multi-terrain 5K around Sturminster Newton on 2 August 2026, with water stations, marshals, a race T-shirt and finish cake. Online entries close 1 August; day entries possible if places remain.

Experience a scenic off road run alongside the River Dart in Devon. This community focused event features an 11km main course and a 1 mile fun run with medals for all finishers and a post race BBQ.

A 10 mile multi terrain race across the South Downs with mile markers, two water stations and medals for all. The event includes a free kids fun run, parking and homemade cakes served from the Pavilion.

A four mile evening run in Westbury on 5 August 2026 supporting Brain Tumour Support, with all entry fees given to the charity, pottery mementos for participants and prizes for top finishers and best helmet.

An evening cross country event at North Perrott Cricket Club offering a two-lap 10K and a one-lap 6K fun run. Entries are limited to 250 and all profits support local community projects.

A four-day, 184-mile Thames Path ultra from the river source to the Thames Barrier with daily stages, included accommodation for days one to three, bespoke finisher medals and compulsory mandatory kit and minimum pace requirements.

A 57 mile point to point ultramarathon along the Thames Path from Kemble to Oxford with four checkpoints, mandatory kit requirements and a minimum average pace of 4.0 miles per hour. All finishers receive a bespoke medal and an MTC head vis..

A 47 mile point to point ultramarathon along the Thames from Henley to Kingston, with three checkpoints offering food and drink, mandatory navigation kit and a required average pace to remain in the race.

A 103 mile trail run along the North Downs Way from Farnham to Ashford with 11,000 ft of climb and a 30 hour limit. The route is mostly off road, features 12 aid stations, mandatory kit rules and entry qualifications.

Two trail ultras on the Mendip Way on 8 August 2026 finishing at Uphill Sands Beach, featuring wooded sections, hilltop views, multiple aid stations and a cupless format with professional medical cover.

A muddy double loop trail race in Bordon on 8 August with woodland, sandy sections and technical single track. Options are a 5 km single lap or a 10 km two lap race with a 75 minute first lap cut off.

Four hour team relay at Minley Manor, Hampshire where teams of four run repeated 4 km off road laps through woods and grassland. Male, female and mixed categories have prizes for the top three teams in each.

The Course du Run - Tatihou will take place in Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue on Sunday 9 August 2026. You can run 8 kilometers.

A multi-distance running event in Bath with sections through two former railway tunnels and along the Kennet & Avon Canal. Distances range from 500 m to 50 km, including 5 km, 10 km, half marathon, marathon and 50 km.

A mainly trail 5k loop from Peveril Point along the Jurassic Coast to Anvil Point Lighthouse and back into Swanage. The race is part of Swanage Lifeboat Week and one of six events in the Purbeck Trail Series.

Inflatable 5K in Exeter on 15 August 2026 offers 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k inflatable obstacle laps with music zones, finisher medals, on-course water, and family and group ticket options.