Trail Running calendar near Swanage 2026-2027

Forest of Bere timed event with flexible start format, a 3.28 mile lap and options from 5 km to ultra. Aid station offers sweet and savoury food including signature potatoes and vegan choices; 20% of proceeds go to Forestry England.

A multi terrain 10 mile race based at Stover School that is mostly off road through Stover Country Park, with a separate 1 mile fun run within the school grounds.

A trail half marathon in the Quantock Hills on 4 October 2026, featuring technical forest trails, moorland and stream crossings, with marshals, two feed stations, awards and weekend camping and bunk house options.

A lap-based trail event at Mill Marsh Park on 04 October 2026, with a 5.3 km lap that can be repeated for distances from 5 km to ultra. Flexible start times, a 7 hour time limit, and medal or lower-cost no-medal entry options are offered.

A RunForestRun organised in-person event at RAF Greenham Common offering a half marathon and a 10 km race on 4 October 2026, with tickets priced from £25.63 and a no refunds policy.

An off road marathon from Salisbury to Winchester on 4 October 2026, run mostly on historic country tracks. The event offers full, half and a five mile mini, includes buses and finisher items, and raises funds for local charities.

Trail running and ruck options at Ashton Court Estate with 6 km and 10 km distances, Pro and Open categories, supplied GORUCK backpacks, basic event amenities and finisher patches or medals.

A chip timed 10 km trail race on 4 October 2026 through Somerset countryside, passing a prehistoric long barrow. The event includes a bespoke medal, Race Nation app support, camping nearby and proceeds shared with two charities.

A seaside 12 km race in Studland Bay, Dorset, starting and finishing at the National Trust visitors centre. Prizes for the top three men and women and a race memento for all participants.

The La Tollevastaise will take place in Tollevast on Saturday 10 October 2026.

A members only LDWA event of about 50 miles in two loops from Crowcombe Village Hall, with routes across the Brendon Hills and the Quantocks in autumn. Mandatory kit, live tracker and recent 30 mile experience are required.

A 24 hour looped endurance event in Haldon Forest where runners complete one lap every hour and choose distances from 10k to ultramarathon. The final lap decides the winners and all participants receive wooden medals.

A community fundraising running event in Old Basing featuring chip timed 10K and 6K trail races plus a 2K family fun run. The event offers medals, prizes and refreshments with proceeds supporting Friends of Old Basing Schools.

MacTuffX Swindon at County Ground on 11 October 2026 offers solo, doubles and relay functional fitness races for ages 18 and over, combining ten Xercises with repeated 400 m or 800 m running segments.

A 20 mile trail run or hike in South Devon starting and finishing at Broadsands Beach in Torbay. The route goes inland to Kingswear then along the South West Coast Path with about 4000 ft ascent, three aid stations and a cupless policy.

A community off road running event in Marshfield on Sunday 11 October 2026 with children's and adult distances. Entries support Marshfield Primary School and the routes use temporary access across private land.

Trail running event at Blaise Castle, Bristol, with 1K, 5K and 10K options and free entry for under 16s. The event is organised by Black Trail Runners and includes course maps, photos and results.

A scenic 10 mile multi terrain race around Colyton with about 80% off road, river and woodland sections, steep climbs and a finishers medal. The event includes cupless water stations, category prizes and a three hour cut off.

Community organised *5k* near Aldershot on Sunday 11 October 2026 with a very flat route on the Polo Fields and Basingstoke Canal towpath, chip timing, a bespoke finisher medal, and a subsidised race t shirt option.

Trail running at Burnbake Forest near Corfe Castle on 17 October 2026 with routes of 6 km, 12 km and 24 km. The half marathon follows coastal ridge lines and includes one fuel outpost.