Trail Running calendar near Swanage 2025-2026

The New Forest Central Trail Run is a scenic trail running event held in the heart of the New Forest National Park, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the UK. Starting from Roundhill Campsite near Brockenhurst, the course features wide, hard-packed gravel paths weaving through ancient woodland..

Roly's Run is an annual trail running event held in the scenic Meon Valley and South Downs Way, Hampshire, in memory of ultra-runner Rich Walklate (Roly). The 2025 edition offers three distance options: 15.5, 21.5, and 40 miles, featuring challenging ascents of 463m, 712m, and 1266m respectively. Th..

The Devil's Punchbowl 10k is a guided trail run held in the scenic Devil's Punchbowl, a natural amphitheatre located in Hindhead, Surrey. This 10km route features challenging trails with numerous hills, offering runners spectacular views from the summit. Designed for both newcomers to trail running..

The Bournemouth Coastal TEN is a scenic running event held at Hengistbury Head, Bournemouth, Dorset, offering 10-mile and 10k routes along the stunning Dorset coast. The largely flat, traffic-free courses follow Bournemouth’s seafront paths, including a run along Boscombe Pier with uninterrupted sea..

Dark Valley, Night Trails is an exhilarating night-time running event hosted by BigFeat Events at Moors Valley Country Park. Participants can choose from 10km, 20km, or 30km looped trails, all set amidst the enchanting woods of Dorset. Runners will navigate the course using headtorches, guided by fl..

The Serpent Trail Ultra Run is a 30-mile trail running event starting and finishing in Haslemere, Surrey. It showcases some of the best sections of the Serpent Trail and the Sussex Border Path, featuring hilly terrain through lush fields, ancient woodlands, rare heathland, and scenic valleys. Ideal..

The New Forest Stinger is an annual 10-mile trail running event held in the scenic New Forest at Ocknell Campsite, Fritham. Organized by Totton Running Club, the race features an undulating off-road course that follows approved trails and paths, offering some of the best views in the forest. The eve..

The Trail à la Belle Etoile will take place in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin on Saturday 29 November 2025. You can run between 8 and 30 kilometers.

The Medal Mix Challenge - Day 1 is a 7-hour timed running and walking event taking place near Capel Lane, Littleham, Exmouth on November 29, 2025. Participants of all abilities are welcome to complete as many 5.3 km laps as possible on a scenic, undulating, and accurately measured tarmac course alon..

The Wittering Beach Run is a popular running event held at West Wittering Beach, Chichester, known for its natural, unspoilt Blue Flag beaches. The course offers stunning panoramic views of Selsey Bill, the Isle of Wight, Chichester Harbour, the Solent, and the South Downs. Runners can choose from t..

The Wallop is a scenic 21k trail run held within the Farleigh Wallop Estate in Hampshire. The course features a diverse mix of narrow woodland paths and wide gravel tracks that wind through forests and open land, offering runners an immersive natural experience. This half-marathon event is fully mar..

The Medal Mix Challenge Day 2 is a 7-hour timed running and walking event taking place near Capel Lane, Littleham, Exmouth on November 30, 2025. Participants complete laps of a scenic 5.3 km out-and-back course along an old disused train line, fully paved and accurately measured as a road race. The..

The Surrey Hills Half Marathon is a scenic 13-mile guided trail run starting and finishing in Guildford, Surrey. The course showcases the stunning landscapes of the Surrey Hills, including landmarks like St Martha's Church and hill, the village of Shere, Newlands Corner, and Hackhurst Downs. Runners..

Endurancelife Dorset offers a challenging trail running event set along the stunning Jurassic Coast Path near Swanage. Participants can choose from four distances: 10K, half marathon, marathon, and ultra, with ascents ranging from 774 to 7,027 feet, making it a tough trail runner's paradise. The cou..

The Cowdray Winter Night Run, part of the Cowdray ‘Run The Seasons’ series, is a unique night-time trail running event held at Cowdray Park near Midhurst. Offering 5km and 10km distances, plus a dog-friendly canicross option, the course winds through the park, around the River Rother, and across the..

The New Forest Xmas Trails is a festive trail running event hosted by BigFeat Events, set in the picturesque New Forest National Park. Participants can choose from four distances: 15K, 30K, Marathon, and 50K, all on challenging yet runnable off-road courses. The event begins at Holmesly Campsite, of..

The Mince Pi Run - Races of 2 Decimal Places is a unique running event held at Shalford Park, Guildford, featuring distances from 3.14 to 31.4 miles, corresponding to 1 to 10 laps of a scenic, mostly flat off-road course with a few hills. There is also a Pi marathon option and a 1-mile fun run shape..

The Slow and Dirty is a festive 19-kilometer trail race held in Sturminster Newton, Dorset, following a level, hard-surfaced route along a former railway line known historically as the Somerset and Dorset or "Slow and Dirty." The course offers scenic views along the River Stour valley, passing resto..

The Winter Woolly 10km is a popular trail running event held annually on December 24th at Elstree School in Upper Woolhampton, Berkshire. Now in its sixth edition, the race features a scenic multi-terrain course covering 10 kilometers with 80% off-road paths, including lanes, footpaths, trails, wood..

The Plain Crazy (Winter) is a challenging 12.5-mile trail run held in Warminster, featuring a hilly and potentially snowy course that is scenic yet desolate and windy. The event supports The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal and offers prizes across various age categories for both male and female ru..