Southampton
Trail Running Calendar near Southampton 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Southampton for 2026-2027! We've gathered 86 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
March 2027
Trail running at Matterley Basin on 20 March 2027 with three route choices through South Downs chalk downland, woodland and ridgelines; marked courses, hydration outposts and free parking.
A David Bowie themed trail event at Hurn Forest with lap based distances from 5K to ultra and a Bowie inspired finisher medal.
A space‑themed trail event at Hurn Forest with distances from 5 km to ultra, 5.3 km laps, themed medal and aid station, and 20% of fees to Forestry England.
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.
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.
Coastal trek and trail event on the Isle of Wight with routes from 10 mile to 106 km, regular support stations, camping, transfers and GPS tracking.
Off-road half marathon and 10 km through Collingbourne woods near Ludgershall with aid stations, medical support, chip timing and medals for all finishers.
A mud obstacle 5k at Southsea Common with climbs, crawls and slides on a mainly flat route. Waves start every 15 minutes, participants must be 13 or older, and the event supports fundraising for Cancer Research UK.
A 5 km obstacle event at War Memorial Park on 23 May 2027 where participants climb, crawl and slide across mixed grass and path terrain; entrants must be 13 or older and a minimum fundraising target of £50 applies.
The Pretty Muddy 5 km obstacle course at Baiter Park, Poole on 29 May 2027 runs across grass and tarmac with staggered wave starts every 15 minutes. Participants must be 13 or older and there is a minimum fundraising target.
A 24 hour off road trail event on 5 mile loops with solo, pairs and team categories, onsite campsite, parking, caterers and illuminated night routes.
A family sports festival in Salisbury featuring multi terrain races, five a side football, live music and fundraising for prostate cancer on 30 May 2027.
June 2027
Backyard Ultra at Chilton Manor Farm on 5 June 2027 features a 6706 m loop run each hour until one runner remains, with weekend camping, on route water stations, event camp facilities and medical support.
A 100 mile nonstop race along the South Downs Way on 12 June 2027, with 12 aid stations, a 30 hour cut off and mandatory kit checks.
A 50 km nonstop trail race across the South Downs National Park with 1150 m ascent, four aid stations, full medical cover and a nine hour cut off.