Cerne Abbas
Trail Running Calendar near Cerne Abbas 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Cerne Abbas for 2026-2027! We've gathered 48 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
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.
A scenic multi terrain 10 mile race around Colyton with about 80% off road, river and woodland sections, cupless water stations and a field lap finish.
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.
November 2026
An off road ultramarathon from Maiden Newton of about 35.9 miles with roughly 1,300 m of ascent, passing hillforts and coastal views. Six aid stations offer water and cake, GPX files and maps are provided for navigation.
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.
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 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.
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 hilly trail race around Ham Hill held on the first Sunday in December, roughly 10 miles with a revised route and entries via Race Nation from 1 September.
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
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 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.