Dorchester
Trail Running Calendar near Dorchester 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Dorchester for 2026-2027! We've gathered 46 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
March 2027
Bowie themed trail event at Hurn Forest with lap based distances from 5K to ultramarathon, aid station, bag drop and a Bowie inspired finisher medal.
Three marathons in three days along the Jurassic Coast, with checkpoints, medical cover, transport from Portland HQ and required personal kit.
Space themed trail event at Hurn Forest with distances from 5K to ultra, themed medals, aid stations, and 20% of entry fees donated to Forestry England.
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
Trail running event at St Giles House offering distances from 200m juniors to a marathon, with camping, virtual options, fundraising and a paid dog entry that includes a dog medal.
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.
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.
Trail races in Dorchester on 9 May 2027 with two distances (5 miles and 13.1 miles), off-road routes, aid stations and fundraising for local charities.
Multi distance trail event along the Jurassic Coast from Corfe Castle to Bridport with support, rest stops, GPS tracking, camping and finishers kit.
A muddy 5 kilometre obstacle event at Baiter Park, Poole with staggered wave starts, on-course obstacles and on-site facilities; main event for ages 13 and over.
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 100 mile, 48 hour LDWA walk from Axminster across the Jurassic Coast and East Devon landscapes over the late May bank holiday weekend.
June 2027
Coastal and hill trail races on the Isle of Purbeck with distances from half marathon to 54k, marked single‑lap routes and stocked aid stations.
Seaside obstacle event at Weymouth Beach on 12 June 2027 with 5km and 10km routes, raising funds for dementia support.
July 2027
A seaside South-West ultra on the historic Liberty Trail offering 50 km and 100 km routes, with strong club presence and a seaside finish.
A 10 km trail race in Ansty, Dorchester on 3 July 2027 with hilly, scenic terrain, signposted route, marshals, a midway water station and a pub finish.
Cider Challenge Weekend in Blandford Forum from 23 to 25 July 2027 features trail runs, 12 and 24 hour challenges, shorter plods and on site camping.