Charmouth
Trail Running Calendar near Charmouth 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Charmouth for 2026-2027! We've gathered 70 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
February 2027
Self-navigation coastal trail run on Portland offering marathon (two loops), half and 10k, mandatory kit and GPX navigation, entries capped at 500.
March 2027
Seven hour timed event on an out and back scenic route along an old disused train line, with 5.3 km laps open to runners and walkers aged 18 and over.
Trail half marathon around the Sid Valley Ring, climbing to 236 m and passing Sidbury, Harcombe, Dunscombe cliffs and Salcombe Regis, with a marked course and aid stations.
A twice-yearly race on the Grand Western Canal Path offering Marathon, 20 Miler (March), Half Marathon and 10k over largely flat, hard-packed canal paths.
Trail races at Escot Park offering a half marathon and a slightly over 10K, with canicross categories, chip timing and medals for finishers.
An LDWA challenge from Cerne Abbas offering 30 or 20 mile routes across Dorset downland with checkpoints, refreshments, a finish meal for finishers and an 11 hour time limit.
Three marathons in three days along the Jurassic Coast, with checkpoints, medical cover, transport from Portland HQ and required personal kit.
A 40 miles coastal ultra from Abbotsbury to Lulworth Cove along the South West Coast Path with mandatory kit, checkpoint support, GPS tracking, and medical cover.
April 2027
Timed lap event near Exmouth on an accurately measured tarmac route along an old train line; laps are 5.3 km and entrants may complete multiple laps within the time limit.
A 13 hour endurance run at Upottery Airfield where solo runners, pairs or four person teams aim to cover the most miles while facing unknown challenges.
A women-only running event in Exmouth on 18 April 2027 marking Kathrine Switzer’s 60th anniversary, offering a marathon, half marathon and 10K on mostly off-road routes through East Devon Way, Otter Valley and the coast.
Seven hour canal challenge near Sampford Peverell with a flat 6.55 mile out and back lap plus a separate 10k option, medals and prizes for top finishers.
A Backyard Ultra on Portland where runners repeat a 6,706 m (4.167 miles) loop each hour until one remains; camping, chip timing and on-site support are included.
A multi-distance trail running weekend in East Devon with on-site camping, GPS-tracked courses, UTMB Index status and supported aid stations across routes from about 25 km to 110 km.