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.
December 2026
Festive trail runs at Moors Valley Country Park on 6 December 2026 with 2 km, 5 km and 10 km options; canicross allowed on the longer distances.
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
Kickstart the New Year with a relaxed 5 km loop at Lee on the Solent Beach featuring spot prizes and food bank donations.
Twilight trail run in Hurn Forest offering 5 or 10 mile out and back laps; torches required and 20% of entry supports 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.
March 2027
Trail races through New Forest woodlands and heathland with 21.4k, 15.1k and 10k options plus chip timing and a finisher medal.
Coastal out-and-back at Milford on Sea with distances from 5K to ultra, 5.3 km laps, an aid station, medal and local facilities.
Trail races from Larmer Tree Gardens take runners around the Rushmore Estate with distances from a fun mile to a marathon. Courses pass chalk valleys and woodlands and include multiple feed stations and event medals.
A measured 10 km charity run in Weymouth organised by MCC Promotions. The mostly flat road course runs from Bowleaze Green toward Pleasure Pier and includes on day registration, race facilities and prizes.
Trail runs of 5 km and 10 km across the Lulworth Estate in East Lulworth raising money for charity, with dogs welcome and post-race cakes and prizes.
Coastal trail run in Swanage on 13 March 2027 offering 21k, 16.5k and 10.5k routes, finishing at Corfe Castle with a vintage train return to Swanage.
A simple trail event at Robin Hill on a single 5 km loop where runners complete as many laps as they choose, solo, in pairs or in small teams.
20 or 30 mile challenge from Cerne Abbas across Dorset downland and river valleys with an 11 hour completion limit.
A Bowie inspired trail event at Hurn Forest with lap-based distances from 5K to ultra-marathon, aid stations, club facilities, and a Bowie inspired finisher medal.