Portsmouth
Trail Running Calendar near Portsmouth 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Portsmouth for 2026-2027! We've gathered 95 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
Trail running in the New Forest near Brockenhurst on wide gravel tracks through woodland and heath with 21.6k, 16.7k and 10k options and chip timing.
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 underground marathon at UCAP BUNKER near Portsmouth on 21 November 2026. The multi lapped route runs through low tunnels, has a six and a half hour cut off, and requires a headtorch and cycle helmet.
A 10 mile off-road trail race through the New Forest organised by Totton Running Club at Ocknell Campsite, capped at 301 entrants with age 17 plus.
Guided 10 km trail run around the Devil's Punchbowl in Hindhead, Surrey, with hills, views and group navigation. Events take place at dusk or at night with headtorches and cost £22 per person.
Guided group ultra trail run from Haslemere along sections of the Serpent Trail and Sussex Border Path with kit support and on-route refreshment.
Northchapel Santa Dash on 29 November features festive 5K, 2.5K and a toddler scramble with medals for all and proceeds for Northchapel Village School.
December 2026
A festive seafront run in Portsmouth on 6 December with a flat course, themed medals, spot prizes and a 100-participant limit.
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 on the West Wight with notable hills and coastal views, organised by West Wight Sports and Community Centre on 13 December 2026. Past entrants note strong on-course support, windy conditions, a scarf memento and post-race..
A timed festive event on the Itchen Way in Winchester with flexible rock up start times, a measured out-and-back course, lap options up to ultramarathon distance, and a bespoke finisher medal.
Festive coastal running weekend in Portsmouth on 20 December 2026 offering a full marathon, a half marathon and a new 12 km race on flat multi-terrain coastal routes.
Traditional 3.5 mile run from the Devils Punch Bowl Hotel across Hindhead commons via Gibbet Hill with chip timing and all profits to Holy Cross Hospital.
A charity running event on 27 December 2026 with a mixed road and trail 10k and a 5k walk, raising all profits for Rowans Hospice.
A sand-dune trail race at Longmoor on 28 December with 5 mile and 10 mile options, water features, muddy terrain, and medals for all finishers.
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.
Timed out and back event on The Itchen Way in Winchester with flexible starts, lap distances from 2.62 miles up to ultra distance, and on-course vegan options.