Bournemouth
Trail Running Calendar near Bournemouth 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Bournemouth for 2026-2027! We've gathered 62 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
Trail running on the Isle of Purbeck with fully marked 100 km and 52 km routes along coastal ridges and technical terrain, supported by outposts and mandatory safety kit.
A hip hop themed coastal run at Milford on Sea offering flexible distances from 5K to ultra and 5.3 km laps, with aid stations, a cupless policy, bag drop and a themed medal.
November 2026
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 runs from Roundhill Campsite near Brockenhurst through New Forest woodland and heathland, offering three distances, wildlife sightings and a finisher medal.
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 running from Corfe Castle in Dorset with three marked routes (15 km, 11 km, 5 km). Mixed underfoot conditions, ridge and single-track sections, one outpost on the long route, and facilities including food, toilets and a finishers medal.
Scenic 10 mile off road trail race in the New Forest hosted by Totton Running Club with medals, water stations, parking and trophies for overall and age category winners.
A trail race through 600 acres of Charborough Estate woodland offering 10K, a 21K double loop and a two person relay in November 2026.
December 2026
Coastal 10 Mile and 10K races from Hengistbury Head along Bournemouth seafront with chip timing and a finisher's medal.
Seasonal trail runs at Moors Valley Country Park featuring a 2 km Santa fun run for children plus 5 km and 10 km trail races, entries from £12.
A 10 mile cross country run on the West Wight with notable hills and coastal views, organised by West Wight Sports and Community Centre on 13 December 2026. Past entrants note strong on-course support, windy conditions, a scarf memento and post-race..
A level 19 km trail race along a converted railway through the River Stour valley. The family oriented event has marked route, aid stations, a canicross option and prebooked transport between start and finish.
January 2027
A twilight trail run in Hurn Forest offering 5 or 10 mile out-and-back laps, head torches required, trail shoes recommended, and 20% of entry fees donated to Forestry England.
February 2027
A self navigation coastal trail on the South West Coast Path around Portland offering Marathon, Half Marathon and 10k options with mandatory kit requirements and entries capped at 500.