Trail Running calendar near Swanage 2026-2027

A guided, hilly 30 mile ultra along the Jurassic Coast on Saturday 5 September 2026, passing Corfe Castle, Kimmeridge Bay, Swanage and Old Harry Rocks. Group-led with a provided kit list and an entry fee of £45 per person.

Haytor Heller at Haytor Vale on 5 September 2026 is a fell race organised by Teignbridge Trotters. The route is just under 10 km with 450 m of ascent and marshals at key points, with entry listed at £14 to £16.

Experience a unique run through the National Arboretum on solid forest paths. With distances from 1 mile to a half marathon, this event offers a flat course surrounded by thousands of rare tree species.

Join the Carnival Chase on 6 Sep in Warminster Town Park for 10K, 3K and a 1.2K family, wheelchair and buggy fun run. Enjoy a scenic country lane course by the boating lake, medals for all and a lively event village.

The Beast is a challenging trail race of around 13 miles through Corfe Castle Common, with undulating terrain and stunning coastal path views toward Worth Matravers. Enjoy water stations on course and a unique finisher t shirt.

Experience a guided 10km trail run through the North Downs Way and Shere village. Join a social group run starting from the historic Silent Pool near Guildford and enjoy stunning forest scenery at dusk or night.

Experience the Isle of Wight Fell Running Championship Series featuring three distinct races across the scenic terrain of Ventnor. Athletes can compete in individual events or the full series ranging from 3.8 km to 21 km.

Experience the beauty of the Surrey Hills with a choice of 10k, 21k, or 42k trail routes. Enjoy a well organized event featuring chip timing, marked courses, and scenic views from iconic local landmarks.

Ventnor Horseshoe on Sat 12 Sep 2026 offers a scenic but testing 12 km fell course around Ventnor with 443 m of climb. Part of the Isle of Wight Fell Series, it is perfect for runners seeking a tough coastal hill challenge.

Start the IOW Fell Running Series with St Boniface Fell in Ventnor on Sat 12 Sep 2026, a punchy 3.9 km race with 235 m of climbing across scenic Isle of Wight terrain. Pre entry or on the day entries welcome.

Experience the rugged beauty of the Dorset coastline with trail races ranging from 10k to a 50k ultra. Run through the historic Lulworth Castle Estate featuring scenic climbs and coastal views.

Experience the scenic beauty of Surrey at The Farnham Pilgrim Marathon. This event features a 26.2 mile route starting from The Sands Recreation Ground and offers participants spectacular views throughout the course.

Participate in a chip timed trail race through the West Sussex countryside starting in Slinfold. This family friendly memorial event features 10k and 5k routes plus dedicated races for children.

Tackle the Wroxall Round on 13 September 2026, a scenic 21.1 km fell run around Ventnor with about 487 m of ascent. Open to adults, with on the day entries and team places, this is race 3 of the Isle of Wight Fell Running Series.

Experience a scenic multi terrain 10km or canicross run through woodlands and private fields. Finish your journey at the Ridgeway View Campsite with a custom medal and a cold pint from SOX Brewery.

A **10 km** forest run in Moreton Forest featuring mixed tracks, roots, two stiles and a stream, finishing with a final kilometre on a country road. The event is licensed, open to runners aged 16 and over, and awards a finisher medal.

A 50 mile fully marked loop through the Chiltern Hills with 5600 feet of climb, five aid stations, on course medical support and a 13 hour cut off. The race starts and finishes in Goring on Thames and requires a marathon qualifier.

Follow the migratory path of the Atlantic salmon on a 43 mile ultra or a community relay from Exmouth to Dulverton. This riverside journey combines distance running with environmental awareness and local cultural celebrations.

Experience the vast landscapes of the New Forest National Park with a choice of three trail distances under an endless sky. Enjoy a fully supported race starting from Hyde Common with beautiful forest views and local wildlife.

Choose your own distance at this New Forest trail event featuring a 3.28 mile loop. Enjoy flexible start times and scenic forest paths with full facilities and a commemorative medal for all finishers.