Events

Weymouth is proud to host over 150 events throughout the year, embracing the area’s rich diversity of facilities and natural venues.  From family festivals, sporting challenges to art and craft shows these are an abundant part of the annual calendar. Whether casual visitor, enthusiast or participant there is plenty of inspiration, adventure and interest for you, all mixed with a warm blend of local hospitality, enthusiasm and passion.  Take a look through the Calendar which is sure to excite, entertain and create memories.

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2026 events calendar 

  • Macmillan Cancer Support Mighty Hikes – Jurassic Coast

    Lodmoor Country Park Preston Beach Road, Weymouth, Dorset, United Kingdom

    Are you ready to hike a marathon to support Macmillan to do whatever it takes to help everyone living with cancer? Join Macmillan at the Jurassic Coast Mighty Hike where you'll take in famous sights such as Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove along the stunning Dorset Coast, England's first natural World Heritage Site.

  • Marathon Hike

    Lodmoor Country Park Preston Beach Road, Weymouth, Dorset, United Kingdom

    Are you ready to hike a marathon to support Macmillan Cancer Support to do whatever it takes to help everyone living with cancer? Join them at the Jurassic Coast Mighty Hike where you'll take in famous sights such as Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove along the stunning Dorset Coast, England's first natural World Heritage Site.

  • Ironman 70.3

    Various in Weymouth

    Jewel of the Jurassic Coast As host venue of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic sailing events, the Weymouth area is an international sport event haven.  Situated off the World Heritage Site Jurassic Coast, this race is a first-timer favourite, featuring sandy beaches, spectacular coastline and the stunning Dorset countryside. The one-loop 1.2 mile (1.9 km) swim... Read More

  • Adult Cycle Rides

    Adult Cycle Rides
    The Palm House Swannery Lake, Commercial Road, Weymouth, Dorset, United Kingdom

    Dorset Council's Health and Activity Team will be running FREE monthly hour long rides in Weymouth.

  • Hangers Heroes Challenge 2023

    Bagwell Farm Touring Park Bagwell Farm Touring Park, Chickerell, Weymouth, Dorset, United Kingdom

    Charity Full, Half and 10K Trail Marathon Run or Walk The Challenge is open to runners and walkers of all ages.  For the 10k and half children under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult.  For the full marathon runners must be over 18.  Event limited to 500 participants.

  • Adult Cycle Rides

    Adult Cycle Rides
    The Palm House Swannery Lake, Commercial Road, Weymouth, Dorset, United Kingdom

    Dorset Council's Health and Activity Team will be running FREE monthly hour long rides in Weymouth.

  • Weymouth Beach Motorcross

    Beach

    Weymouth & Portland Lions Club and Purbeck Motocross Club will be teaming up again to bring you this high-flying motocross extravaganza on Sunday 15th October 2023. The event will once again see the award winning pristine sands of Weymouth Beach transformed into a motocross course, complete with bumps and jumps and all the thrills and... Read More

  • Weymouth 10

    Weymouth Pavilion The Esplanade, Weymouth

    The Course The course is mostly flat, but with a challenging double loop around Bowleaze. Runners start and finish the 10 mile route at the Pavillion end of Weymouth Esplanade.

  • Adult Cycle Rides

    Adult Cycle Rides
    The Palm House Swannery Lake, Commercial Road, Weymouth, Dorset, United Kingdom

    Dorset Council's Health and Activity Team will be running FREE monthly hour long rides in Weymouth.

  • Adult Cycle Rides

    Adult Cycle Rides
    The Palm House Swannery Lake, Commercial Road, Weymouth, Dorset, United Kingdom

    Dorset Council's Health and Activity Team will be running FREE monthly hour long rides in Weymouth.

  • Egdon Easy 10k race

    Weymouth College Cranford Avenue, Weymouth, United Kingdom

    A flat 10km race which is mostly on the paths and cycle ways around Weymouth's Lodmoor Nature Reserve and Country Park, hosted by local running Club Egdon Heath Harriers. The race is suitable for all abilities and is a great introduction into racing from runners looking for their next challenge after parkrun. Enter in advance... Read More

    £10
  • Weymouth 10

    Weymouth Pavilion The Esplanade, Weymouth

    A 10 mile road race route starting at the Pavilion end of Weymouth Esplanade, which is mostly flat, but with a challenging double loop around Bowleaze.

    £22.00

Throughout the Year

Park Run

Weekly Saturday morning 5k Park Run, 9am. Free to join, register online.

Junior Park Run

Weekly Sunday morning 2k Park Run, 9am.  Free to join, register online.

Weymouth Libraries

Join regular fun events for the whole family at libraries in Weymouth, including story times, rhyme times, chatterbooks and more. More information on the town’s libraries can be found here.

Radipole and Lodmoor RSPB Reserves

Walks and family fun days are held throughout the year.

Weymouth Football Club

Catch up on all the big matches here. All events are subject to change / cancellation due to weather / operational constraints. Please check details before travelling. All information correct at time of entry. For the latest information, please refer to our Facebook and Twitter pages.