Trail Running calendar near Swanage 2025-2026

Run the Spring Trail Series at Cowdray Estate where the Serpent Trail winds through greensand hills, rivers and woodland. Distances from 12 km to 110 km, with food, camping and relaxed cutoffs for a friendly, well supported day.

Join the Grand National 10 km trail in Findon on 19 April 2026 across the South Downs during Grand National weekend. Family friendly races include canicross, 5 miles and kids runs with bespoke medals, costumes and proceeds to local causes.

The Thames Ring Series is a multi distance trail event from Streatley on Thames, featuring the roughly 250 mile Thames Ring 250 counterclockwise loop along canals and towpaths. Scenic and largely flat, it takes place 22 to 26 April 2026.

Tackle a challenging 50 km ultra or scenic half marathon along the South West Coast Path, with mostly trails, sweeping sea views and a finish at The Ness in Shaldon. Expect big climbs, coastal panoramas and a rewarding finisher medal.

The Bath Beat showcases scenic running and walking from Bath into Cotswolds countryside, with distances from 12.5 to 26.5 miles. Checkpoints serve homemade cakes, long routes offer hot meals, and finishers get a medal and warm welcome.

Run the Butcombe Trail Ultra on 25 April 2026 across the Mendip Hills AONB, with 50 mile and 50 km self navigated routes that visit six pubs and serve as UTMB qualifiers. Rugged off road trails, stunning views and friendly club support.

Event overview The Chase Trail Run 2026 is part of the Garmin UK Trail Running Festival on 26th April 2026. The event takes place at St Giles House, Wimborne St Giles, BH21 5NA and is organised by ORA Events Limited. Entries close on 22nd A..

Test your navigation skills at The Drop Winchester, a point to point challenge where you are driven blindfolded to a mystery drop and must find your own way back to HQ. Choose 10 or 15 mile routes and surrender devices for a true adventure.

Run through carpeted bluebell woods and rolling South Downs at the Angmering Bluebell Trail Run. Choose 10 km or 10 miles on scenic off road routes, enjoy countryside views, a bespoke medal and race photos.

Join Bolt Round the Holt at Alice Holt Forest for scenic trail runs from 1k junior to half marathon while supporting GUTS and early detection of bowel cancer. Enjoy forest views, bespoke medals and a family oriented race day.

Run the East Devon Round over the May bank holiday through Offwell and the Jurassic Coast. Multiple distances, Friday socials and a Sunday community breakfast make for a memorable weekend of trails and camaraderie.

Run, jog or walk the stunning Isle of Wight coastal path in distances from 10 miles to 106 km, passing the Needles, Cowes and Ventnor. Fully signed route with food, medical support, camping and medals for finishers.

Join a guided, non competitive 30 mile ultra around Surrey's North Downs and Greensand Way, tackling iconic climbs like Leith Hill and Box Hill. Ideal for first time ultra runners seeking scenic trails with experienced group support.

Run Silchester invites runners to scenic trail routes around Roman walls, past a 12th century church and through ancient woodland. Choose 2.5, 5 or 7 miles, collect a new medal and enjoy a community event supporting the local food pantry.

Run the Three Forts Challenge on the scenic South Downs on 3 May 2026, following rolling chalk and flint trails with some technical sections and fantastic views. Choose marathon, half or 5 mile routes with strong marshal support and proceed..

The Bluebell Bash is a trail running event in Manswood, Wimborne, UK, organized by Tri-Counties Trail Running. It offers three distances—half marathon (13.1 miles), 10K, and 5K—with full accessibility for canicross. Runners traverse scenic..

BigWayRound Winchester is a scenic trail run around the Itchen, St Catherine's Hill and the South Downs, offering 14 mile to 50K distances. Timed chip results, fully marked course and a bespoke medal or choose a tree planting instead.

Run through the rolling trails of Harewood Forest in the Muddy Runners spring trail race near Andover. Choose a 5k or 10k for a scenic, undulating course and mark 4 May 2026 in your calendar.

Run to the Sea Brighton on Saturday 9 May 2026 is a scenic point to point 50k from Horsham to Hove Lawns, crossing trails, rolling downs and the coastal promenade. Enter by 25 April; solo and 2 runner relay options with on course support.

Run scenic off road trails through Collingbourne woods at the Collingbourne Races, with half marathon and 10 km options. Chip timed event with medals and prizes for a memorable trail day.