Trail Running calendar near Ventnor 2025-2026

Join Plough and Harroween, a 5 mile Halloween night trail through Friston Forest on 31 October, starting and finishing at the Plough and Harrow in Litlington. Fancy dress, head torch and trail shoes required; medals, prizes and a pub drink..

Run under the stars at The Maverick Dark Hampshire in Alice Holt Forest on 1 November 2025, tackling 5 km laps along tree lined forest tracks with 5, 10 and 15 km options. Expect aid stations, chip timing, event photos and a metal finishers..

WRNL Bovington on Saturday 1 November is event two in the Wessex Region Night League: a 60 minute score course across runnable woods, open heath and urban terrain. Fast, tactical night orienteering with marshalled road crossings.

The Dorset Hillfort Ultra is a scenic 38-mile running event set in the picturesque West Dorset, featuring a challenging course with approximately 1,300 meters of ascent. Participants will traverse from one ancient hillfort to another, enjoy..

Join the WIM Founder's Trophy at Bere Wood on Sun 2 Nov with courses for all levels. Expect runnable woods, marshy patches, waterproof maps and electronic punching for a fun day out. Entries close 31 Oct.

Join WRNL 3 in Colden Common for a lively 60 minute orienteering score event where you pick controls in any order to rack up points. Lights and hi viz required; hired dibbers available and juniors must be accompanied.

Take part in a woodland night score at Westerham: 60 minute navigation to collect as many 10 point controls as you can from 20 locations. Limited entries, book online in advance; apres and prize giving at The Carpenters Arms.

Tackle a 50 km ultra linking five classic long distance trails or choose a half marathon through chalk downland and woodland near Graffham. Enjoy stunning views, stocked checkpoints, SportIdent timing and an eco wood finisher medal.

Big Night Out Winchester is a torchlit trail run on the South Downs from Winchester Athletics Track with 12 km and 22 km options. Run by headtorch along ridges and rivers and opt to have a tree planted instead of a finishers medal.

Run a twilight 10 km off road trail through Dorset woods and historic parkland as dusk falls. Enjoy atmospheric scenery, a touch of local ghost lore and medals, trophies and refreshments at the finish; entries are limited.

Join the Southampton MoRun on 9 November 2025 at Southampton Common to support Movember and men's health. Choose 1.5k, 5k, 10k or the half marathon and enjoy a medal, headband and post race treats.

Take on a scenic Half Marathon along the Grand Union Canal through country trails and woodland on November 9, 2025. Enjoy chip timing, a finisher medal and a lively event village with refreshments and event photography.

The SATURN Remembrance Day Run 2025 - South is a commemorative running event held at Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club, Egham, along the scenic River Thames. Participants can run a flexible distance within a 6 hour and 32-minute timed challeng..

The Remembrance Day Run - South, hosted by Saturn Running, takes place in Surrey at the Wraysbury Skiff and Punting Club along the scenic River Thames in Egham. This 7-hour time challenge allows participants to run multiple laps of a 4.37-m..

Explore Shaw Forest Park, West Swindon on Sunday 9 November 2025 for an orienteering event with courses for beginners to experienced navigators across mixed forest and open terrain. Online entry only, limited maps available so book early.

Join the New Forest Central Trail Run at Roundhill Campsite for 10km, 17km or 22km routes through ancient woodland and heath. Enjoy undulating gravel trails, roaming ponies and a plastic free event with water, medals and chip timing.

Join SE Champs Weekend on 15 and 16 November for night and middle orienteering in a largely new area beside Britty Wood, open to all abilities. Expect tough championship courses, friendly atmosphere and on site toilets and refreshments.

Explore the woods around Slindon with South Downs Orienteers on Saturday 15 November, with multiple courses to suit all abilities. Juniors can enter free with a special code; contact the organiser if you need one.

Enjoy night and day races across Bath Skyline's stone paths, woodland trails and open meadows, with 5km, 10km and a kids 500m plus a dedicated daytime canicross wave. Glow stick marked night courses make for a magical running experience.

Experience torchlit trails and ancient ruins at the Maverick Dark Castle around Corfe Castle on 15 November 2025. Choose 5 km 10 km or 16 km routes for a thrilling off road night run hosted by Maverick Race.