Trail Running calendar near Weymouth 2025-2026

The Bath Beat showcases scenic running and walking from Bath into Cotswolds countryside, with distances from 12.5 to 26.5 miles. Checkpoints serve homemade cakes, long routes offer hot meals, and finishers get a medal and warm welcome.

Tackle the scenic Butcombe Trail Ultra in the Mendip Hills with 50 mile or 50 km self navigation routes starting at Churchill HQ. Rugged off road trails, pub stops and friendly volunteer support await.

Event overview The Chase Trail Run 2026 is part of the Garmin UK Trail Running Festival on 26th April 2026. The event takes place at St Giles House, Wimborne St Giles, BH21 5NA and is organised by ORA Events Limited. Entries close on 22nd A..

Test your navigation skills at The Drop Winchester, a point to point challenge where you are driven blindfolded to a mystery drop and must find your own way back to HQ. Choose 10 or 15 mile routes and surrender devices for a true adventure.

Trail festival in Offwell near Honiton on the first May bank holiday, headlined by a 68 mile round with 38, 31 and 15 mile options across AONBs and the Jurassic Coast. Camping, communal meals and a Sunday mini round create a friendly vibe.

Explore the Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge from Chale on 2 to 3 May 2026, a scenic multi distance trail around the southern coast past The Needles, Cowes and Ventnor. Walk, jog or run solo or split the route over two days with full support.

Join Run Silchester on 2 May 2026 for 2.5, 5 and 7 mile trail runs around the Roman wall, ancient woodland and a 12th century church. Family friendly festival atmosphere with stalls, music and proceeds supporting local community causes.

Run Exmoor's rugged coast and moorland at Maverick Exmoor X Trail in Lynton on 2 May 2026. Choose from five routes from 5 km to 56 km, enjoy fully marked, timed trails, a finishers medal and stunning Valley of Rocks views.

The Bluebell Bash is a trail running event in Manswood, Wimborne, UK, organized by Tri-Counties Trail Running. It offers three distances—half marathon (13.1 miles), 10K, and 5K—with full accessibility for canicross. Runners traverse scenic..

BigWayRound Winchester is a scenic trail run around the Itchen, St Catherine's Hill and the South Downs, offering 14 mile to 50K distances. Timed chip results, fully marked course and a bespoke medal or choose a tree planting instead.

Run through the rolling trails of Harewood Forest in the Muddy Runners spring trail race near Andover. Choose a 5k or 10k for a scenic, undulating course and mark 4 May 2026 in your calendar.

Run scenic off road trails through Collingbourne woods at the Collingbourne Races, with half marathon and 10 km options. Chip timed event with medals and prizes for a memorable trail day.

Take on the Sid Valley Ring for a scenic coastal challenge across lanes, footpaths and cliffs with sweeping Lyme Bay views. Choose half or third marathon, expect muddy hills and enjoy trails while helping support local maintenance.

Run a scenic point to point 50 mile ultramarathon from Taunton to Minehead, flat early then coastal and undulating through marshes, beaches and the Quantocks. Well supported but cupless so bring a bottle or cup.

Tackle a rugged 50 miles ultra across West Somerset coast, moorland and woodland with dramatic climbs and the tiny Culbone church. Six aid stations, GPX route and medical cover support a 16 hour cutoff for experienced runners.

The Westcountry Ultra 100 Miler on 9 to 10 May 2026 takes runners along scenic canal, river and coastal trails in Somerset on a challenging 100 mile route with about 9,500 ft of climbing. With a 32 hour cut off, cupless aid and pacers allow..

Experience rugged Exmoor trails from Martinhoe with 10K, half, marathon and ultra routes across moorland, cliffs, woods and river crossings. Fully marked course, timing and finishers medal make it a scenic challenge for all abilities.

Take on a 40 mile Ridgeway walk across chalk downlands past hill forts, barrows and the White Horse. Limited to 250 places with checkpoints, support and a cloth badge for finishers.

Tackle a scenic 10 km trail across the South Downs from Cadence Cycle Club Café in Cocking, featuring rolling hills and a downhill finish. Junior races for ages 6 to 15, chip timing, medals and a lively race village make it a great day out.

Run through the Dorset landscape that inspired Thomas Hardy with a challenging trail half marathon or a 5 mile option. Start and finish at Dorchester Rugby Club with on route entertainment and an event village raising funds for local causes..