Bournemouth
Trail Running Calendar near Bournemouth 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Bournemouth for 2026-2027! We've gathered 65 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
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.
A community run at Wroxall Primary featuring a 5km family fun run and a 1km children's run across multi terrain with village and downs views.
An outdoor dog obstacle event at Avon Heath Country Park with 2.5 km and 5 km muddy courses, entertainment, a dog show, and fundraising for Lewis-Manning Hospice Care.
Trail races around the Isle of Purbeck on the Jurassic Coast, with three marked routes of 24 km, 12 km and 6 km across coastal ridges and inland marsh.
Hip-hop themed coastal out-and-back at Milford on Sea with self-chosen distances from 5K to ultra and 5.3 km laps, cupless aid stations and sea views.
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 5K within the historic Osborne House grounds on the Isle of Wight, featuring woodland trails, coastal views and free entry for up to three spectators per runner.
A twilight off-road 10 km through a reputedly haunted parish of Dorset, starting and finishing in the park in front of Eastbury House. The route passes Chettle woods, Bloody Shard Gate and Chettle Long barrow.
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.
A winter adventure race in Wiltshire combining trail running and mountain biking with map and compass navigation and flexible time-limited courses.
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 from Corfe Castle with 5 km, 11 km and 15 km routes across Purbeck heath and woodland; the event is sold out and on the day entries are not accepted.
A 10 mile off-road trail race through the New Forest organised by Totton Running Club at Ocknell Campsite, capped at 301 entrants with age 17 plus.
A technical trail through ancient Bere Wood in Dorset on 29 November 2026, offering 10K, half marathon and a 2 person relay over rooted, low light terrain.
December 2026
Chip timed coastal runs of 10 mile and 10k from Hengistbury Head along Bournemouth seafront with Boscombe Pier, water stations, medal and on course first aid.