The Chase Trail Run
The UK Trail Running Festival, also known as The Chase Trail Run, is a scenic trail running festival held at the historic St Giles Estate in Dorset. The event combines trail racing with a relaxed festival atmosphere featuring live music, camping and a community race village, making it a unique running weekend for runners and families alike.
Key Details
Date & Time
Sunday, 26 April 2026
Start times:
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Marathon: 09:15
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Half Marathon: 10:00
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10K: 10:05
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5K: 10:10
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2 Mile: 10:15
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Junior 200m / 1 Mile: 13:30
Location
St Giles House, Wimborne St Giles, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 5NA, England.
Event Type
Trail / multi-terrain running festival.
Distance(s)
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Full Marathon
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Half Marathon
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10K
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5K
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2 Mile
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Junior 200m & 1 Mile races
Organiser
ORA Events.
Race Description
The UK Trail Running Festival takes place within the St Giles Estate in Cranborne Chase, an area designated as a National Landscape (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty). The multi-terrain routes start and finish at St Giles House and take runners through woodland trails, farmland tracks and scenic countryside paths across the estate.
The courses feature a mix of compact gravel, trail sections, grass, farm tracks and small areas of tarmac, creating a varied but accessible trail running experience. With festival vibes including live music, camping and a social race village, the event aims to provide more than just a race — it’s a full outdoor running celebration.
What’s Included
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Chip-timed race results
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Finisher’s medal and event T-shirt for all finishers
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Fully marked and marshalled trail routes
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Race village with live music and festival atmosphere
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Camping options available on site
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Free on-site parking for participants
Additional Information
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Terrain: Mixed surfaces including trail, gravel paths, grass and farm tracks.
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Location: St Giles Estate sits within the Cranborne Chase National Landscape.
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Dog Friendly: Some races allow runners to participate with dogs on leads (in designated waves).
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Race Packs: Posted to entrants who register before mid-April; later entries collect at race village.
Venue Info
Wimborne St Giles, Wimborne, UK
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