Bournemouth
Trail Running Calendar near Bournemouth 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Bournemouth for 2026-2027! We've gathered 59 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
BigSky is the "Air" event in the Classic Element Trail Series on 20 September 2026 at Hyde Common, New Forest. Routes of 18 miles, marathon and 50k run over marked trails with multiple aid stations, mandatory fluid carriage and a bespoke finishers me..
A technical looped forest trail at Avon Tyrrell in the New Forest with choices from 5K to ultra, on-course aid, facilities and a finisher medal.
A 5 km and 10 km trail race around Bere Regis Dorset on a figure of eight course with a canicross category and online entry only; proceeds benefit local scout groups.
Trail run and walk in Dorset around The Fleet Lagoon with 10 km, half and full marathon options plus a marathon relay for teams of up to four. The mostly off road courses support small local charities through fundraising.
Trail races at Salisbury Racecourse offer marathon, half marathon and 10 km over undulating downland with woodland and Martin Down turf. GPX routes are provided and finishers receive a medal; top three men and women earn trophies.
October 2026
A point to point 50 km ultramarathon from Moors Valley Country Park to Hengistbury Head, following forest trails, the Castleman Trailway and the Bournemouth seafront, with feed stations, GPS route files and a bespoke finisher medal.
A seaside 12 km race in Studland Bay, Dorset, starting and finishing at the National Trust visitors centre. Prizes for the top three men and women and a race memento for all participants.
Trail running at Burnbake Forest near Corfe Castle with 24 km, 12 km and 6 km routes across technical coastal and Purbeck Way terrain.
Coastal out and back run at Milford on Sea with a hip hop theme, flexible starts and distance choices from 5K to ultra marathon.
November 2026
Seafront running event at Lee-on-the-Solent on 1 November offering a 5K, distance-building options and a 6-hour challenge; entry £20 and 100 places available.
A twilight off road 10k around Eastbury Park and Chettle with wooded sections and historic landmarks. Medals, trophies and refreshments included and entries are limited to 200.
A 7 mile chip timed trail race around The Blue Pool in Dorset on 7 November 2026. The route passes woodland, hills, heath and ridges and includes a capped canicross category; entry includes pool access for one adult and up to two children.
Trail running in the New Forest near Brockenhurst on wide gravel tracks through woodland and heath with 21.6k, 16.7k and 10k options and chip timing.
MoRunning at Southampton Common offers chip timed 1.5k, 5k, 10k and a half marathon with medals, finisher headbands and on-site race facilities. The course mixes paths, trails and grass and is dog friendly and buggy usable.
Night trail run from Corfe Castle offering three distances across Purbeck heath and woodland, with one feed outpost on the 15 km route.
Ten mile off-road trail race in the New Forest on 22 November 2026, organised by Totton Running Club with medals, water stations and age-category trophies.