Trail Running calendar near Swanage 2026-2027

Trail running on the Isle of Purbeck with fully marked 100 km and 52 km routes along coastal ridges and technical terrain, supported by outposts and mandatory safety kit.

A 100 mile trail race from Goring and Streatley run as four 25 mile out and back spurs on the Ridgeway and Thames Path. The event features 16 aid stations, medical support, strict qualifying standards and a 28 hour cut off.

A roughly 12 km off road race on 18 October 2026 through bridle paths and the Imber Range, passing close to the Westbury White Horse. Limited to 200 places, the event offers gender and veteran prizes and a bespoke finisher medal.

Three multi terrain trail runs near Honiton, East Devon on 18 October 2026. Routes of 10 km, 5 km and 3 km feature hills, mud and river crossings, with refreshments sold at the village hall.

A 12.5 miles autumn trail race from Keynsham with two stream crossings, water stations, canicross places and a finisher medal for every runner.

A trail running event on 18 October 2026 from Fernhurst Recreation Ground to the Temple of the Winds on Blackdown, featuring a 10 km route with a 866 ft climb and an approximate 4.5 km alternative. Entries online only.

A family-friendly colour run plus a chip timed 5 km trail through Box village and the Bybrook valley on 18 October 2026.

A hip hop themed coastal run at Milford on Sea offering flexible distances from 5K to ultra and 5.3 km laps, with aid stations, a cupless policy, bag drop and a themed medal.

Mendip Muddle is a 20 km multi terrain fell race in Somerset with about 420 m of climbing. Headquarters are at Charter House Outdoor Activity Centre; on course water and first aid are provided and prizes are awarded by category.

Routes along the Grand Western Canal in Tiverton include Marathon, Half Marathon and 10k options on hard packed gravel towpaths. The event is cupless so runners must carry their own water and finishers receive a bespoke medal.

An evening trail event at Haldon Forest Park on 30 October 2026 offering a 2.5 km fun run plus 5 km and 10 km running and canicross options, free race photography and a Halloween 2025 medal for each finisher.

Night laps by head torch through Alice Holt Forest with three route lengths, one refuel outpost per lap, free parking and a metal finisher medal.

Evening Halloween trail run at Hogmoor with kids 3.3K, adult 6.6K or 10K options, a canicross race, spooky features and medals for finishers.

A timed, lap-based run along the Itchen Way in Winchester with 2.62 mile loops, a seven hour limit, flexible start times, an aid station with vegan options, and a bespoke finisher's medal.

Coastal trail running on West Wittering Beach with 15.3k, 10k and 5k routes across sandy flats and short trails, chip timing, water stations and a finisher medal. Canicross is accommodated and the course is clearly signposted.

An off road ultramarathon from Maiden Newton of about 35.9 miles with roughly 1,300 m of ascent, passing hillforts and coastal views. Six aid stations offer water and cake, GPX files and maps are provided for navigation.

Trail runs from Goodwood Racecourse into the South Downs National Park with three distance choices and canicross options. The course mixes forest tracks, bridleways and single-track trails with coastal and downland views on clear days.

A twilight off road 10k around Eastbury Park and Chettle with wooded sections and historic landmarks. Medals, trophies and refreshments included and entries are limited to 200.

A torchlit trail run from Winchester Athletics Track with 12 km and 22 km options across the South Downs Way and local trails. The course is fully marked; headtorches and at least 500 ml of fluid are required.

Three trail distances between Kingswear, Totnes and Dartmouth on waymarked coastal and riverside paths, with aid stations, mandatory navigation kit, and a bespoke finisher medal and cupcake.