Trail Running calendar near Weymouth 2026-2027

The Cider 5K.ish on 17 July 2026 is a one-lap, undulating trail at Myncen Farm near Blandford Forum, Dorset. The route crosses fields and tracks, has a 90 minute cut off, and is limited to 136 entrants.

A solo 12 hour trail challenge on a private Dorset farm where runners and walkers complete laps at their own pace and collect a medal and goodies. Entry is limited to 204, minimum age 18, with optional weekend camping.

Trail races on the private Merthyr Mawr Estate within Merthyr Mawr Warren National Nature Reserve, featuring a 12K course and a new 40K route that extends along the Glamorgan Heritage Coast.

Three coastal ultras on the Wales Coast Path converging at Cardiff Bay’s Norwegian Church, featuring beaches, dunes, forest singletrack, marked routes, checkpoints and live GPS tracking.

A muddy 5k obstacle course at Westpoint, Exeter on 18 July 2026 that raises funds for cancer research. Waves start every 15 minutes, entrants must be 13 or older, and the site offers parking, toilets and on-site refreshments.

The Bell Plod on 19 July 2026 is a one-lap trail fun run at Myncen Farm near Blandford Forum, Dorset. The undulating course crosses fields, grass and tracks and is open to ages 4 and over with children under 10 accompanied by an adult.

A relaxed one lap trail run near Blandford Forum on 19 July 2026, held on a private farm across fields and tracks. Minimum age 4, children under 10 must be accompanied and entries are limited to 100.

A two lap trail event on farmland in Dorset on 19 July 2026, covering about 10 km over natural terrain with a two and a half hour cut off. Camping is available over the weekend and entries are limited.

Multi-distance runs along the Wye Valley Greenway, including a long lit tunnel section. Mostly flat routes on former railway track with feed stations, clear marking and event medals for 5 km or longer.

Selworthy Beacon Fell Race on 19 July 2026 covers 4 miles with about 1000 ft of ascent and descent to Selworthy Beacon. The unmarked route starts at Bossington National Trust car park and passes through Hurlstone Combe.

A new 100-mile, 16-leg team relay in South Devon on 19 July 2026, for teams of 10 to 16 runners, with GPX files provided and proceeds donated to two local charities.

A five mile cross-country race at Queen Elizabeth Country Park on Sunday 19 July 2026, held for PJC's 50th anniversary. The event uses chip timing, on-site race number collection, online entry and a transfer code process.

A 10 km mixed-terrain event around Valley Park and Knightwood split into five timed stages, featuring chip timing, marshals, a kids Twiglet Tour, on-course water and food at the finish.

Pretty Muddy 5k in Central Park, Plymouth on 19 July 2026 is a mud obstacle course of climbs, crawls and slides over hardstanding, gravel and grass. It raises funds for cancer research and is open to participants aged 13 and over.

A basecamp event at Dunster on 25 July 2026 offering a 50 km loop with about 1600 m of climb plus 25 km and 10 km options, all supported with marquee rest stops, GPS tracking, catering, medical cover and camping.

A timed, lap format run along The Itchen Way in Winchester with a professionally measured, permitted course. Runners may complete multiple 2.62 mile laps up to ultra distance and receive a bespoke finisher's medal and aid station provisions..

Trail races from Queen Elizabeth Country Park across sections of the South Downs Way, offered at 12K, 25K and 50K, with marked routes, stocked aid stations, marshals and a serviced event village plus chip timing and finish medals.

Timed laps on a 2.62 mile out and back canal route with flexible distance options from 5 km up to ultra and a seven hour time limit. Both in person and virtual entries receive a physical medal.

A 5 mile undulating trail run on Sunday 26 July 2026 around Bembridge, starting and finishing at the community centre and passing marshes, copse, Peacock Hill and the coastal path. Entry is limited to 180 runners, minimum age 14.

Two trail races across Dartmoor finishing at Ivybridge Rugby Club, featuring a 33.5 mile baby ultra and a 15.5 mile long half marathon. Routes cross open moorland with limited water stations and bespoke finisher medals.