Sturminster Newton
Trail Running Calendar near Sturminster Newton 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Sturminster Newton for 2026-2027! We've gathered 67 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
A four-mile hill run in Westbury on 5 August 2026 supporting Brain Tumour Support, with 100% of entry fees to the charity, pottery mementos, prizes for finishers and best helmet, and specific accessibility and dog restrictions.
A scenic evening cross-country event at North Perrott Cricket Club offering a two-lap 10K and an approximate 6K fun run, limited to 250 entries, cupless with water stations, chip timing and proceeds supporting local community projects.
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.
Scenic runs in Warminster Town Park include 10K, 3K and a new 1.2K family event suitable for wheelchairs and buggies. The event supports Warminster Carnival and awards medals to all finishers.
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.
A 10 km fell race at Seatown and Chideock Hill on 13 September 2026 with about 570 m of climb. Entry is available beforehand or on the day for a £20 fee and the minimum age is 18.
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.
Mells Mash Up is a roughly 7 mile off road race around the village of Mells near Frome and serves as Race 1 of the Wiltshire Off Road League.