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Trail Marathons in Dorset

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Taking place from the iconic Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, all abilities can take part in this festival of running in what is possibly the most stunning of coastal trail locations.
  • Sun 8 Feb 2026
  • £42-£44
Portland, Dorset, UK

Portland Coastal Marathon

Taking place from the iconic Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, all abilities can take part in this festival of running in what is possibly the most stunning of coastal trail locations.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles trail running + 2356 ft ascent
Set in the heart of the beautiful New Forest, with a Grade I listed 'calendar' manor house as the backdrop, this is a technical trail loop suitable for all abilities.
  • Sun 20 Sep 2026
  • £37.50-£39.50
Christchurch, Hampshire, UK

Something to Talk About

Set in the heart of the beautiful New Forest, with a Grade I listed 'calendar' manor house as the backdrop, this is a technical trail loop suitable for all abilities.

  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Event village
  • Age 18 & over
  • 7 hrs trail running + 404 ft ascent
  • Sat 6 Dec
Swanage, Dorset, UK

EnduranceLife - Dorset | Marathon

  • 27 miles trail running + 4692 ft ascent
  • Sun 7 Dec
Christchurch, Hampshire, UK

New Forest Xmas Trails | Marathon

  • 26.2 miles trail running + 1340 ft ascent
  • Sun 26 Apr 2026
Wimborne, Dorset, UK

The Chase Trail Run | Marathon

  • 26.2 miles trail running

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