Southampton
Trail Running Calendar near Southampton 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Southampton for 2026-2027! We've gathered 113 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
March 2027
Trail races through New Forest woodlands and heathland with 21.4k, 15.1k and 10k options plus chip timing and a finisher medal.
Coastal out-and-back at Milford on Sea with distances from 5K to ultra, 5.3 km laps, an aid station, medal and local facilities.
Trail races from Larmer Tree Gardens take runners around the Rushmore Estate with distances from a fun mile to a marathon. Courses pass chalk valleys and woodlands and include multiple feed stations and event medals.
Join a themed trail run on the Meon Valley Trail with distances from 5km to Ultra Marathon and a flexible six hour time limit for all participants.
Multi-terrain 5k, 10k, 10 mile and canicross races in Amport, Hampshire, held on undulating country routes with pre-registration only.
Point to point trail races on the South Downs Way offering a 50 mile ultra, a 50 km ultra and a marathon with marked routes, aid stations, coach transfers and an option to plant a tree instead of taking a medal.
Trail running through South Downs woodlands and fields around Stansted House, with 21.4 km, 16.1 km and 10 km options plus chip timing and a finisher medal.
Trail running in the South Downs around Winchester with 5 km, 16 km and 24 km marked, timed routes featuring outposts and free parking.
A simple trail event at Robin Hill on a single 5 km loop where runners complete as many laps as they choose, solo, in pairs or in small teams.
A Bowie inspired trail event at Hurn Forest with lap-based distances from 5K to ultra-marathon, aid stations, club facilities, and a Bowie inspired finisher medal.
A space and Beastie Boys themed trail event in Hurn Forest offering lap-based distances from 5K to ultra, themed medals, aid stations with space snacks, and a 5.3 km out-and-back lap.
April 2027
A 40 or 50 mile trail ultra along the Testway from Linkenholt to Totton in Southampton, with aid stations every 10 miles, marshals and medical support. A shuttle option is available for an extra £10 and there is a 14 hour cutoff.
Trail running at Froyle Village Hall with 10 km and 21 km options, waymarked routes, marshals, water stations, event photos, and proceeds supporting the village hall.
A trail weekend at Cowdray Estate, West Sussex offering five distances from 12 km to 110 km, low technical difficulty, an event village with expo, and optional camping and race support.
Trail 10 km and a two-lap half marathon from Dummer Down Farm with brewery finish, medal, pint cup and a free drink; canicross and camping options available.
Final of the Wacky Runs series at Alexandra Sports in Portsmouth on 18 April 2027, with multiple distances, a six hour format, and a Mutley finisher medal.
A blindfolded navigation challenge in Winchester where participants are dropped at unknown locations and must find their way back on foot. Options include 6 miles for visitors and 10 or 15 miles; no maps or GPS and a sealed emergency bag is used.
A multi-distance trail running event at St Giles House in April 2027 with marathon, shorter races, junior options, virtual entries, camping and charity fundraising.
May 2027
A five mile off road race through woods and farmland around Hurstbourne Tarrant in the North Wessex Downs. Organised entirely by volunteers since 2009, the annual event donates all proceeds to local charities.
A multi‑day trail event on the Isle of Wight with supported routes including 106 km, shorter 50 km and 25 km options, a 10 mile Cowes route, camping, and GPS tracking.