Trail Running calendar near Ventnor 2026-2027

Third race of the Forest Five mile series on 1 August 2026, held as Orion Harriers' ELVIS fixture. The event awards individual and team trophies and offers a discounted series rate with age-category aggregate prizes.

A trail marathon and half marathon on part of the Vanguard Way national trail on Sunday 2 August 2026, featuring varied parkland and North Downs terrain, course maps, photos and published results.

A community-organised road half marathon and multi-terrain 5K around Sturminster Newton on 2 August 2026, with water stations, marshals, a race T-shirt and finish cake. Online entries close 1 August; day entries possible if places remain.

A 10 mile multi terrain race across the South Downs with mile markers, two water stations and medals for all. The event includes a free kids fun run, parking and homemade cakes served from the Pavilion.

A four mile evening run in Westbury on 5 August 2026 supporting Brain Tumour Support, with all entry fees given to the charity, pottery mementos for participants and prizes for top finishers and best helmet.

An evening cross country event at North Perrott Cricket Club offering a two-lap 10K and a one-lap 6K fun run. Entries are limited to 250 and all profits support local community projects.

A timed Friday run on a 5.3 km out and back towpath loop along the River Thames. The event is promoted as a ten pound charity entry for Rays of Sunshine and includes a double sided finisher medal.

A 47 mile point to point ultramarathon along the Thames from Henley to Kingston, with three checkpoints offering food and drink, mandatory navigation kit and a required average pace to remain in the race.

A 103 mile trail run along the North Downs Way from Farnham to Ashford with 11,000 ft of climb and a 30 hour limit. The route is mostly off road, features 12 aid stations, mandatory kit rules and entry qualifications.

Two trail ultras on the Mendip Way on 8 August 2026 finishing at Uphill Sands Beach, featuring wooded sections, hilltop views, multiple aid stations and a cupless format with professional medical cover.

A muddy double loop trail race in Bordon on 8 August with woodland, sandy sections and technical single track. Options are a 5 km single lap or a 10 km two lap race with a 75 minute first lap cut off.

Choose any number of laps on a scenic 5.3 km loop at Denbies Wine Estate to make distances from 5 km up to ultra. Timed event with a flexible 1.5 hour start window and support on a hilly off road course.

A riverside race series in Richmond along the Thames Path with 10 km, half marathon and marathon routes starting and finishing at Petersham & Ham Sea Scouts HQ. Check points are stocked and KLP Medics provide on-course medical support.

Four hour team relay at Minley Manor, Hampshire where teams of four run repeated 4 km off road laps through woods and grassland. Male, female and mixed categories have prizes for the top three teams in each.

The Course du Run - Tatihou will take place in Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue on Sunday 9 August 2026. You can run 8 kilometers.

A mainly trail 5 kilometre loop from Peveril Point along the Jurassic Coast to Anvil Point Lighthouse and back through Durlston Country Park. Part of Swanage Lifeboat Week and the Purbeck Trail Series.

A seven hour timed event on a signed loop along the River Thames in Egham. Participants choose their distance and receive medals, goody bags and aid stations on course.

This timed event on August 15, 2026, offers a flexible, multi-lap format on a smooth riverside course in Winchester. Runners can choose their start time and distance, from a single lap to an ultra marathon, within a 7-hour window. All finis..

An evening trail event near Dorchester with 5k and 10k routes through sunflower fields and bridleways. Routes include an aid station and finishers receive medals, while the event supports a local hospital charity.

A Bath running event on 16 August 2026 featuring two long, lit railway tunnels and a programme from 500 m colourburst to ultramarathon and relays; proceeds support Sustrans.