Trail Running calendar near West Lulworth 2025-2026

The Dartmoor Crossing / Great Escape is an annual trail running event held in Dartmoor, Devon, with its event centre at Ivybridge Rugby Club. The event features two races: The Crossing, a challenging 33.5-mile "baby ultra" that crosses open moorland and two Dartmoor 600m summits, with 1,119m ascent..

The Buckfast Abbey Dash is an exciting running event set to take place on August 10, 2025, in the picturesque grounds of Buckfast Abbey, following the Abbey's Summer Fair. Participants can choose from various distances, including a 2.5 km family fun run, 5 km, 10 km, and a half marathon (13.1 miles)..

The Ramsbury Gold 10k is a scenic multi-terrain trail run held at Ramsbury Brewery on the Ramsbury Estate in Wiltshire. The 10km course, about 70% off-road with 165m elevation gain, winds through local trails, woodland, and footpaths, offering a challenging yet enjoyable experience suitable for all..

Hart 4 is a unique 4-hour trail relay held at Minley Manor, Hampshire, where teams of four compete on a 4 km off-road course. The event features an undulating route through woods and grasslands, combining hills and flat sections to challenge and engage runners. Teams aim to complete as many laps as..

The Crook Peak Cake Race will take place in Cross on Wednesday 13 August 2025.

One Fyne Night is a popular running event set in the scenic Fyne Court Estate within the Quantock Hills AONB. Featuring 5km and 10km route options, participants can enjoy a beautiful course that winds through parkland and woods, culminating in a finish at the main courtyard. The event emphasizes sus..

The Sunflower Stride is an exciting evening running event held in Dorchester, Dorset, featuring 5k and 10k races through stunning sunflower fields and scenic landscapes. Designed for runners of all abilities, the 5k is open to participants aged 13 and above, while the 10k welcomes those aged 16 and..

The Two Tunnels Races, scheduled for August 17, 2025, in Bath, UK, offer a unique running experience featuring the longest underground sections for each race distance in the UK. Participants can choose from various events, including an ultra marathon, marathon, half marathons, 10km, 5km, and family-..

The Big Pilgrimage is an exciting mixed terrain running event featuring a 15-mile course and a marathon, set to take place along the historic 'Old Way' Pilgrim Trail from Southampton to Canterbury. Participants will enjoy scenic views as they traverse beautiful coastal and countryside paths, with no..

The Great Links Tor – Flyer – Dartmoor Fell Series will take place in Okehampton on Wednesday 20 August 2025.

The Summer Green Man Ultra (GMU) is a challenging ultra marathon held near Bristol, UK, featuring two race distances: 45 miles and 30 miles. Both races follow the same course clockwise on the Community Forest Path, with the 45-mile race starting and finishing at Ashton Park School, and the 30-mile r..

The Black Cattle Ultra Gwartheg Duon is an ultramarathon event scheduled for August 23, 2025, in Cardiff. Organized by Ridge Runners, participants can choose between a 44-mile or a 33-mile course. The race begins at Llanthony Priory or Abergavenny, following the Cambrian Way to Cardiff, passing scen..

The Something Wild Festival is an annual trail running and swim event held in Hope Cove, Kingsbridge, Devon, featuring distances from 5k to marathon and ultra runs. Set against the stunning backdrop of the South West Coast Path, the festival offers scenic routes along the Avon and Salcombe estuaries..

The Mendip Marauder is a challenging ultra running event held in Somerset, England, featuring two distances: a 30-mile and a 50-mile race. The 30-miler covers the entire West Mendip Way, while the 50-miler includes the East Mendip Way before joining the 30-mile route. The course is notably hilly, wi..

The Southampton Running Festival, held on August 31, 2025, takes place in the scenic Southampton Common, a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest in the heart of the city. The event offers multiple race distances including a 5K, 10K, half marathon, and a junior race, catering to a wide range..

The RIDUM 2025 is a challenging 30-mile ultra marathon set along the Rhymney Valley Ridgeway Walk in South East Wales. Participants will traverse varied terrain, including lanes, trails, and woodland, with a total elevation of 4,252 feet. The route features notable points such as Mynydd Machen, the..

The Andover Trail Marathon, held in North Hampshire, offers both a full marathon (26.2 miles) and a half marathon (13.1 miles) through scenic trails featuring thigh-burning climbs up to 280 meters and fast downhill sections with views of meadows and valleys. The marathon route follows the Testway to..

Dartmoor in a Day Ultra is a fully supported endurance event held on Dartmoor, UK, offering two distances: a challenging 50 km ultra and a 30 km challenge. The route starts in Okehampton (30 km starts at Postbridge) and finishes at Ivybridge, traversing wild, open moorland and passing scenic landmar..

The Haytor Heller is a popular and challenging 6-mile off-road moorland race held near Haytor Rock in Devon, organized by Teignbridge Trotters. Now in its 39th year, the race features a hilly single-lap course with steep ascents and descents across rugged open moorland, including two woodland sectio..

Westonbirt Arboretum Summer 2025 is a running event set in the stunning National Arboretum, featuring a variety of race distances including 1 mile, 5km, 10km, and a half marathon. Participants will enjoy a scenic route through diverse tree species, making it a unique experience that combines the bea..