Swanage
Trail Running Calendar near Swanage 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Swanage for 2026-2027! We've gathered 52 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
March 2027
Trail races from Larmer Tree Gardens in Rushmore Estate on 7 March 2027, offering distances from a fun mile to a marathon plus a 10km canicross.
A charity trail event at Lulworth Estate on 7 March 2027 offering 5 km and 10 km routes, dogs welcome and post-race cakes.
Trail races at Breamore House include 5k, 10k (11.5k) and a half marathon, plus a 5k Canicross and on-site parking.
Coastal trail runs from Swanage seafront to Corfe Castle with three distances, firm chalk and sandy tracks, on-course support and a vintage steam train return.
A dog-friendly obstacle course at Upton Country Park on 20 March 2027 with 2.5 km and 5 km options, music, a doggy disco and fundraising for Lewis-Manning Hospice Care.
An LDWA challenge from Cerne Abbas offering 30 or 20 mile routes across Dorset downland with checkpoints, refreshments, a finish meal for finishers and an 11 hour time limit.
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.
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.