Trail Running calendar near Swanage 2025-2026

The Westonbirt Arboretum Summer 2025 running event takes place at the National Arboretum in Westonbirt, Tetbury, UK. Participants can choose from multiple distances including 1 mile, 5km, 10km, and half marathon, with several wave starts for the longer races. The course offers a unique running exper..

The Jurassic Coast Ultra Run is a challenging 30-mile trail run along the stunning Jurassic Coast and Isle of Purbeck in Dorset, UK. Starting and finishing at Studland Bay beach, the route features hilly terrain and scenic landmarks such as Corfe Castle, Kimmeridge Bay, Chapman's Pool, Durlston Head..

The Hackpen Hill 10k Trail Run is an annual off-road event held near Weir Farm, Broad Hinton, Swindon, Wiltshire. Celebrating its tenth year, the race features a challenging one-lap course that traverses farm tracks, fields, mud, and rolling hills alongside the historic Ridgeway trail. Suitable for..

The Beast is a challenging 13-mile race hosted by Poole AC, showcasing the stunning landscapes of Dorset. The course begins at Corfe Castle Common, traversing through Worth Matravers and along the coastal path, offering breathtaking views. Runners will encounter a few hills on their return to Corfe...

The Carnival Chase 10K is a scenic running event taking place in Warminster, featuring a 10K race, a 3K fun run, and a new 1.2K Family - Wheelchair - Buggy Fun Run. Participants will enjoy a picturesque route along country lanes, tracks, and trails, starting and finishing by the boating lake. The ev..

The Blackdown Hills Trail Run, organized by Prosper Events in South-west England, offers both 10K and half marathon distances starting from Taunton racecourse. The course features diverse terrain including lively forest trails, muddy paths, and peaceful roads, with the half marathon route reaching t..

The Phil and Bonnie Bounder 6K Forest Run is a scenic running event taking place in Moreton Forest, designed for participants aged 14 and older. The course features a mix of woodland paths and a final stretch on a quiet country road, providing a unique running experience. The event aims to honor the..

The Sufferings is a challenging trail running event held at Washington Village Hall in Pulborough, UK. The race features three distances: a half marathon, a full marathon, and a 39-mile ultra, all incorporating the toughest tracks of Chanctonbury and Cissbury rings. Participants face significant ele..

The Coln Valley Charity Trail Run, held near Coln St Aldwyns and Bibury, offers 2km, 5km, and 10km trail distances suitable for all ages and abilities. Set in the scenic Coln River valley, the event features mostly grassy, undulating terrain with a mix of cross-country elements, including hay bale h..

The Farnham Pilgrim Marathon, held in Farnham, Surrey, offers runners a challenging and scenic trail marathon experience through the Surrey Hills. Known for its spectacular views, the course features multi-terrain and off-road sections, making it a tough but rewarding event. The marathon shares its..

The SOX 10km is a scenic multi-terrain running event held in the South Oxfordshire countryside, starting and finishing at the South Oxfordshire Brewery taproom. The course covers 10 kilometers with about 60% off-road terrain, including trails, woodlands, fields, and local roads, featuring an elevati..

The Blackdown Hills Half Marathon is a thrilling trail race held at Taunton Racecourse in Somerset, set amidst the scenic Blackdown Hills. Runners can choose between a 10K or a half marathon, with the latter featuring a challenging course that reaches the highest point in the Blackdowns. The route i..

The Crediton Crunch 10K is a multi-terrain running event held in Crediton, Devon, starting and finishing at Queen Elizabeth School, Barnfield Site. The approximately 10-kilometer course is 90% off-road, featuring footpaths, mowed grassland, private farmland, and quiet country roads. Runners navigate..

The Isle of Wight Fell Race Series 2025 is a two-day championship event held on the Isle of Wight, with race headquarters at St Catherine’s School in Ventnor. The series features three challenging fell races: the St Boniface Fell (3.8km, 235m ascent), the Ventnor Horseshoe (12km, 443m ascent), and t..

The Bradley Fell Race, organized by the British Open Fell Runners Association (BOFRA), takes place in Bradley Village near Skipton, North Yorkshire. The race covers 3.5 miles (5.6 km) with an 800-foot (274 meters) climb, starting with a steady ascent through fields and tracks to High Bradley, follow..

The CapTEN & Bosun are fell running events held on the Jurassic Coast, featuring two race options: the 5.5-mile Bosun and the 11-mile CapTEN. Both courses take in scenic highlights such as Thorncombe Beacon and Golden Cap, with significant elevation gains—1,617 feet for the Bosun and 3,234 feet for..

The Alf Shrubb Memorial 10k and 5k is a running event held in Slinfold, honoring local hero Alf Shrubb, a renowned runner born in the village. Scheduled for September 14, 2025, the event features a scenic route through the beautiful West Sussex countryside, with chip-timed races for adults and child..

The Guided Half Marathon - Winchester will take place in Winchester on Saturday 20 September 2025. You can run 13 miles.

The Salmon Run Ultra is a 43-mile ultra-distance running event held along the Exe Valley Way, starting in Exmouth and finishing in Dulverton. It highlights the challenges faced by the endangered Exe Atlantic river salmon as they journey upstream to spawn. The event also features a non-competitive te..

The Yard Trail Races, hosted at Chilton Manor Farm in Hampshire, offers participants two scenic routes: a 10k and a 10-mile trail run. Both routes begin and end on a historic avenue lined with 800-year-old Yew trees, providing stunning views. Runners are welcomed at the finish line by friendly marsh..