Running races in Dorset, England
Find running races in Dorset, England. Compare 15 upcoming events by date and location. Open a race guide for the course, recorded editions and official entry information where available.
Upcoming running events include 10K races, half marathons, 10 mile races, marathons, 100K races and 15K races.
Events to explore include Wimborne 10 Mile Road Race, Maverick Exposure Lights Dark Castle and The Maverick Dark Castle Trail 2026 — Friday.
30 listed events · 15 with upcoming dates
Upcoming running races
15 matching events, earliest date first. Entry availability is shown separately.
Wimborne 10 Mile Road Race
ENGWIMBORNE, Dorset
Wimborne 10 Mile Road Race — WIMBORNE, Dorset.
· 10mi
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Maverick Exposure Lights Dark Castle
ENGWareham, Dorset
15K, 5K, 11K trail running in Wareham.
· 11K / 15K / 5K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →The Maverick Dark Castle Trail 2026 — Friday
ENGWareham, Dorset
The Maverick Dark Castle Trail 2026 — Friday — 5K, 11K, 15K at Corfe Castle.
· 11K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Dark Valley Night Trails
ENGRingwood, Dorset
Half, 10K, 20K, 30K trail running in Ringwood.
· 10K / 20K / 30K / Half marathon · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →The Maverick Dark Castle Trail 2026 — Saturday
ENGWareham, Dorset
The Maverick Dark Castle Trail 2026 — Saturday — 5K, 11K, 15K at Corfe Castle.
· 11K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Boscombe 10K
ENGBournemouth, Dorset
Boscombe 10K — Bournemouth, Dorset.
· 10K / Fun Run
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Endurancelife Dorset
ENGSwanage, Dorset
Half, Marathon, 10K trail running in Swanage.
· 10K / Half marathon / Marathon · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Moors Valley Wild Trail Runs 5 Mile 2027
ENGRingwood, Dorset
Moors Valley - Wildwood Trail Series 2027 — Ringwood. Listed on Results Base (Run).
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Lytchett 10
ENGPOOLE, Dorset
Lytchett 10 — POOLE, Dorset.
· 10mi
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗My Funny Valentine 2027
ENGBournemouth, Dorset
My Funny Valentine — Southbourne Beach, Bournemouth.
· 10K / Half marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Weymouth Half Marathon
ENGWeymouth, Dorset
Road running event in WEYMOUTH, listed by England Athletics.
· Half marathon · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Space Oddity 2027
ENGRingwood, Dorset
Space Oddity — Hurn Forest, Dorset.
· Half marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Intergalactic 2027
ENGRingwood, Dorset
Intergalactic — Hurn Forest, Dorset.
· 10K / Half marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge
ENGCorfe Castle, Dorset
Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge in Corfe Castle.
· 100K / 10mi / 25K / 34K / 42K / 59K / 76K
Race details, entry and past editions →Giants Head Marathon Weekend
ENGSydling St Nicholas, Dorset
Giants Head Marathon Weekend in Sydling St Nicholas.
· 10K / Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Race archive
Past races and previous editions
Looking back at a race? Browse the guides below for recorded editions. This section also includes events awaiting a new date and cancelled editions. Previous editions of races in the upcoming calendar are available through their race guides above.
Black Hill Run
ENGBere Regis, Dorset
10K and 5K running event in Bere Regis.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Bournemouth Half Marathon
ENGBournemouth, Dorset
Bournemouth Half Marathon — Bournemouth seafront, Dorset.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Bridport Half Marathon & 10K
ENGBridport, Dorset
Bridport Half Marathon & 10K — friendly mixed-surface town races for all abilities.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Dorchester Half Marathon & 10K
ENGDorchester, Dorset
Dorchester Half Marathon & 10K — friendly road races from Dorchester Cricket Club.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →LULWORTH COVE TRAIL RUNNING CHALLENGE — MARATHON
ENGWEST LULWORTH, Dorset
Historical results collected from the UTMB Index.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Lulworth Cove Trails
ENGWest Lulworth, Dorset
Lulworth Cove Trails — rugged coastal races across the Lulworth Castle Estate.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Choosing a race in Dorset
The unfiltered upcoming calendar includes events in Ringwood (4), Wareham (3), Bournemouth (2). Use the town filter to compare locations, then check the race guide for the start venue and organiser’s travel information.
Questions about running races in Dorset
Which running races are coming up in Dorset, England?
Wimborne 10 Mile Road Race is listed for 15 November 2026. Maverick Exposure Lights Dark Castle is listed for 20 November 2026 (status to be confirmed). The Maverick Dark Castle Trail 2026 — Friday is listed for 20 November 2026. Check the race guide and organiser’s latest information before making plans.
What running distances are listed in Dorset, England?
Look for 10K races, half marathons, 10 mile races, marathons, 100K races and 15K races in the upcoming listings. If an event offers several distances, check the individual race guide to choose the edition and distance you want to enter.
Where can I find race entry details for Dorset, England?
Follow the link from the race guide to the organiser or entry provider, where one is available. Check the entry deadline, eligibility and current availability there. A listed race date does not necessarily mean entries are still open.
Why has a race moved out of the upcoming calendar?
Once its listed dates have passed, a race moves to the past-editions view unless another upcoming edition is recorded. Cancelled events also leave the upcoming list. The race guide stays available, and the event returns when a new date is added.