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Trail runs in Dorset

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The ‘Slow and Dirty’ could actually be better described as the Fast and Clean, as its a very level 19k race along the hard surface of an old railway line.
  • Sun 21 Dec
  • £32
Sturminster Newton, Dorset, UK

Slow and Dirty

The ‘Slow and Dirty’ could actually be better described as the Fast and Clean, as its a very level 19k race along the hard surface of an old railway line.

  • Newcomers
  • Dogs allowed at venue
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • Age 16 & over
  • Trail run
  • CaniCross
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
  • £25-£44
Portland, Dorset, UK

Portland Coastal Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K

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.

  • Recycling
  • Newcomers
  • Event village
  • Coast
  • Plastic-free event
  • Age 16 & over
  • Marathon
  • Half marathon
  • 10K run
Missed out on the London Marathon Ballot? No probem! 'London Calling' is the special 'Not London' event!
  • Sun 26 Apr 2026
  • £37.50-£39.50
Blandford Forum, Dorset, UK

London Calling

Missed out on the London Marathon Ballot? No probem! 'London Calling' is the special 'Not London' event!

  • Newcomers
  • Enter online
  • Traffic free
  • Event village
  • Urban
  • Age 18 & over
  • 7 hrs multi terrain running + 33 ft ascent
4.167 miles on the hour, every hour, until the there is only one left standing. Have you got what it takes for just one more loop?
  • Fri 1 May 2026
  • £100-£102
Portland, Dorset, UK

Portland Pig BackYard Ultra

4.167 miles on the hour, every hour, until the there is only one left standing. Have you got what it takes for just one more loop?

  • Newcomers
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Coast
  • Plastic-free event
  • Age 20 & over
  • 1 day multi terrain running + 323 ft ascent
Walk, jog or run along the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage coastline from Corfe Castle past Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door, with full support, welcoming base camp and finish line celebration!
  • Sat 16 - Sun 17 May 2026
  • £39-£199
Wareham, Dorset, UK

Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge

Walk, jog or run along the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage coastline from Corfe Castle past Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door, with full support, welcoming base camp and finish line celebration!

  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Coast
  • Age 14 & over
  • Trail run 2
  • 50K ultra run 2
  • 100K ultra run 2
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run
  • + 1 more race
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

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run
  • Sun 7 Dec
Christchurch, Hampshire, UK

New Forest Xmas Trails

  • Trail run 2
  • Marathon
  • 50K ultra run
  • Sun 14 Dec
Portland, Dorset, UK

Osprey Run 5K & 10K

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Sun 25 Jan 2026
Ringwood, Dorset, UK

Moors Valley Wildwood Trail Series Half Marathon & 10K

  • 10K run
  • CaniCross 2
  • Half marathon
  • Sat 31 Jan 2026
Ringwood, Dorset, UK

Starburster

  • Trail run
  • 10 miler
  • Sat 28 Mar 2026
Ringwood, Dorset, UK

Intergalactic

  • 7 hrs trail running + 56 ft ascent
  • Sun 26 Apr 2026
Wimborne, Dorset, UK

The Chase Trail Run

  • Fun run 3
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Sun 10 May 2026
Dorchester, Dorset, UK

Hardy Half Marathon

  • Trail run
  • Half marathon

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