Trail Running calendar near Thorncombe 2026-2027

BigSea on the Isle of Purbeck starts and finishes on Knoll Beach and offers Half Marathon, 18 Mile, Marathon and 54k routes across the Purbeck Hills and coastal landmarks. Aid stations provide snacks, water and vegan options and PH 1000 ele..

A backyard ultra at Breakheart Quarry where runners repeat a **6706 metre** loop every hour until one person remains; the event includes camping, marked trails and on course support in the Cotswold countryside.

A multi-distance trail event around the Cotswolds from a Cirencester basecamp on 12 to 13 June 2027. Distances range from 10 km to 100 km with staffed rest stops, GPS tracking, camping, medical support and finisher kit.

Rame Head Race offers 10K, half marathon, marathon and canicross on a scenic coastal loop around Mount Edgcumbe Peninsula. Two laps equal a half marathon and four laps a marathon with on site camping and a short ferry connection available.

A 100 mile non stop foot race along the whole South Downs Way from near Winchester to Eastbourne, with 12 aid stations, medical support and a 30 hour cutoff. The race is part of the Gran Canaria World Trail Majors Series.

A 50 km non stop trail race along the South Downs Way inside the national park, with four aid stations, full medical support and a 9 hour cut off. The route starts at Matterley Bowl and finishes at Queen Elizabeth Country Park.

A scenic off road race day around Cheddar Gorge and the Mendip Hills with distances from 1 km to a UTMB indexed Marathon and Half Marathon. Marked trails, multiple feed stations and large event medals for 6 km and longer.

A Pretty Muddy 5k at The Downs in Bristol with grass start and finish, mixed terrain and obstacles to climb, crawl and slide. Staggered wave starts apply and the event supports Cancer Research UK with a minimum fundraising target.

A muddy 5k obstacle course around The Common in Southampton where participants climb, crawl and slide through obstacles while raising funds for cancer research. Waves run every 15 minutes and participants must be 13 or older.

An inflatable obstacle fun run in Cardiff on 26 June 2027 with lap based distances from 2.5k to 15k, music zones and giant slides. Participants receive a finisher's medal and a midway water station is provided.

The Exmoor Running and Walking Festival will take place in Minehead on Saturday 26 June 2027. You can run between 5 and 30 miles.

Timed trail festival at Newnham Park featuring 12, 24 and 36 hour races on a 5 mile loop, with solo, pair and team entries plus a kids race and on‑site camping.

A 125 km waymarked loop following the Pewsey Vale Circular walk with about 1902 m ascent and GPX files provided. Checkpoints appear roughly every 25 km, there is a 24 hour cut off, and camping is available at Linkenholt Activity Center.

Two ultramarathon options along the Beacons Way in the United Kingdom on 24 and 25 July 2027. The event is part of the Ultra Great Britain Race Series and features live online GPS tracking.

A guided, hilly 30 mile trail run along the Jurassic Coast and Isle of Purbeck with coastal landmarks, group pacing and on-route guidance from an experienced ultra runner. Entry includes pre-run information and a possible alcohol free beer..

A smaller challenge walk on Dartmoor on 19 September 2027, the third in the Dartmoor Diaries series hosted by LDWA Cornwall and Devon. Navigation skills are required and entrants receive route descriptions and GPX files in advance.

A trail running event in Bickington, United Kingdom organised by Relish The Great Outdoors Ltd. The published start list shows 466 entrants across 10 km, half marathon, 25 km, marathon and 50 km races with interval wave starts.

A new quadrennial ultra of about 39.7 miles along National Cycle Route 8 from Glasbury to Merthyr Tydfil, serving as Day 5 of the Mount to Coast CYMRUN. The field is limited to 40 runners and cutoffs are enforced on a 4 mph average.

A single-day ultra of 34.8 miles along National Cycle Route 8 from Merthyr Tydfil to Barry Island, held as Day 6 of the MTC CYMRUN. Field limited to 40, mandatory kit and a 4.0 miles per hour minimum average speed apply.

A one-day ultra of about 37 to 38 miles from Liskeard to Truro that is Day 12 of the MTC Albion series. The field is limited, mandatory kit and real-time tracking are required, and a minimum 4 mph average speed is enforced.