Church Knowle
Trail Running Calendar near Church Knowle 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Church Knowle for 2026-2027! We've gathered 54 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
A mainly trail 5k loop from Peveril Point to Anvil Point Lighthouse along the Jurassic Coast, part of Swanage Lifeboat Week and the Purbeck Trail Series.
An evening trail event near Dorchester with 5k and 10k routes through sunflower fields and bridleways. Routes include an aid station and finishers receive medals, while the event supports a local hospital charity.
An 8 mile urban to trail loop from Bournemouth Square into Meyrick Park, fully marked and chip timed with one aid station and a beginner-friendly, mixed-surface course.
September 2026
A Tuesday night charity fun run in early September raising funds for Weldmar Hospice. It features roughly 2K and 5K routes at Grove Farm Estates with entry on the night and no water station.
A 30 mile ultra run from Studland Bay around the Isle of Purbeck with about 4600 ft elevation. The guided coastal route uses the Purbeck Way and South West Coast Path and passes Corfe Castle, Kimmeridge Bay, Swanage and Old Harry Rocks.
A roughly 13(ish) mile TRA licensed trail race around Corfe Castle Common and the Purbeck coast on 06 September 2026. The event includes four water stations a 3 hour 30 minute cutoff and awards trophies plus a finisher t shirt.
Trail races at Lulworth Cove on 12 September 2026 offering 10K, 27K and 50K ultra routes from Daggers Gate, held under UK Athletics Rules.
A 10k forest run in Moreton Forest over mixed tracks and woodland paths with stiles, a stream and a final kilometre on quiet road. Minimum age 16; proceeds support charities and all finishers receive a medal.
BigSky is the "Air" event in the Classic Element Trail Series on 20 September 2026 at Hyde Common, New Forest. Routes of 18 miles, marathon and 50k run over marked trails with multiple aid stations, mandatory fluid carriage and a bespoke finishers me..
A technical looped forest trail at Avon Tyrrell in the New Forest with choices from 5K to ultra, on-course aid, facilities and a finisher medal.
Trail running event in Bere Regis, Dorset offering 5 km and 10 km trail routes, organised by the Bere Regis Scout Group and linked to the Purbeck Trail Series.
Trail run and walk in Dorset around The Fleet Lagoon with 10 km, half and full marathon options plus a marathon relay for teams of up to four. The mostly off road courses support small local charities through fundraising.
October 2026
A point to point 50 km ultramarathon from Moors Valley Country Park to Hengistbury Head, following forest trails, the Castleman Trailway and the Bournemouth seafront, with feed stations, GPS route files and a bespoke finisher medal.
A seaside 12 km race in Studland Bay, Dorset, starting and finishing at the National Trust visitors centre. Prizes for the top three men and women and a race memento for all participants.
Trail running on the Isle of Purbeck with fully marked 100 km and 52 km routes along coastal ridges and technical terrain, supported by outposts and mandatory safety kit.
A hip hop themed coastal run at Milford on Sea offering flexible distances from 5K to ultra and 5.3 km laps, with aid stations, a cupless policy, bag drop and a themed medal.
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 10k around Eastbury Park and Chettle with wooded sections and historic landmarks. Medals, trophies and refreshments included and entries are limited to 200.