Christchurch
Trail Running Calendar near Christchurch 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Christchurch for 2026-2027! We've gathered 66 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
Halloween themed Backyard Ultra at Meoncross School: repeat 6.7 km out-and-back laps until one runner remains, with free parking, indoor access and medals for all.
November 2026
Event Seven of the Wacky Races series is a seafront running event on 1 November 2026 at The Shack, Lee-on-the-Solent with 5K, distance-building options and a 6-hour challenge.
A 5 km run at Osborne House, Isle of Wight on 1 November 2026, on undulating woodland and parkland paths with coastal views; up to three spectators per runner receive free entry.
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.
Trail runs near Brockenhurst in the New Forest on wide, firm gravel tracks with 21.6k, 16.7k and 10k options and on-course support.
A winter adventure race in Wiltshire combining trail running and mountain biking with map-and-compass navigation and flexible time-limited courses.
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.
An evening trail run from Corfe Castle with three routes across muddy heath and woodland, lit by headtorches and offering ridge views of Purbeck.
A 10 miles off-road trail race in the New Forest on 22 November 2026, organised by Totton Running Club with limited entries and a Trail Running Association permit.
A trail event through 600 acres of Charborough Estate woods offering a 10K, a double-loop half marathon or a two-person relay on 29 November 2026.
December 2026
Coastal 10 mile and 10K runs from Hengistbury Head along Bournemouth seafront with chip timing, water stations and a finisher medal.
Festive trail runs at Moors Valley Country Park on 6 December 2026, featuring a 2 km fun run for children and 5 km and 10 km trail races with on site parking.
A timed trail event in the Forest of Bere featuring a 3.28 mile lap and distance options from 5 km to ultra. Aid station serves sweet and savoury food including potatoes and vegan choices, and 20% of proceeds support Forestry England.
A 10 mile cross country run in West Wight on 13/12/2026 with hilly coastal scenery, limited entries and an entry fee of £27.50.
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.