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.
March 2027
Three consecutive long distance days along the Jurassic Coast from Charmouth to Shell Bay. Daily support includes checkpoints with food and drinks, transport from HQ, GPS tracking, medical cover and a bespoke finisher medal.
A space and Beastie Boys themed trail event in Hurn Forest offering lap-based distances from 5K to ultra, themed medals, aid stations with space snacks, and a 5.3 km out-and-back lap.
April 2027
A multi-distance trail running event at St Giles House in April 2027 with marathon, shorter races, junior options, virtual entries, camping and charity fundraising.
A Bronze Ticket backyard ultra on Portland where competitors run a 6,706 m loop each hour until one runner remains. The route offers coastal views, quarries and mixed surfaces, with on-site camping, chip timing and medic cover.
May 2027
Trail races of 5, 10 and 15 miles through Moors Valley Country Park in Dorset on 2 May 2027, with chip timing, feed stations and on-site parking.
Multi-distance trail event along the Jurassic Coast in Dorset on 15-16 May 2027 with supported routes from 10 km to 100 km, GPS tracking, rest stops and camping.
The Pretty Muddy 5 km obstacle course at Baiter Park, Poole on 29 May 2027 runs across grass and tarmac with staggered wave starts every 15 minutes. Participants must be 13 or older and there is a minimum fundraising target.
Trail laps in Ringwood Forest featuring a 7.1 km out-and-back circuit, a one-mile pylon stretch, lap-based distances and on-course aid.
A family sports festival in Salisbury featuring multi terrain races, five a side football, live music and fundraising for prostate cancer on 30 May 2027.
June 2027
Trail races on the Isle of Purbeck starting and finishing on Knoll Beach, with Half, 18 Mile, Marathon and 54k options and stocked aid stations.
A sand based obstacle event at Weymouth Beach on 12 June 2027 offering 5 km and 10 km courses with individual fundraising targets and team options.
A muddy 5k obstacle course around The Common in Southampton where participants climb, crawl and slide through obstacles while raising funds for cancer research. Waves run every 15 minutes and participants must be 13 or older.
July 2027
A three day trail weekend at Myncen Farm with camping, family plods and 12 hour and 24 hour solo and team challenges.
A family-friendly inflatable obstacle course in Southampton on 31 July 2027 offering 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k lap options with music zones, medals and on-course water.
August 2027
Point to point mixed terrain run from Mayflower Park with 15 mile and marathon options, a short river ferry crossing, and collectible landmark stickers.
An 8 mile urban to trail loop from Bournemouth Square into Meyrick Park, on mixed trails with chip timing, an aid station and a finisher's medal.
September 2027
A guided 30 mile trail run along the Jurassic Coast around the Isle of Purbeck, with route guidance, coastal views and a possible post run alcohol free beer.