The Doomsday Race Charborough
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The Doomsday Run at Charborough Estate
The Doomsday Run is a trail running event at Charborough Estate, Bere Wood, Dorset on 29 November 2026. It takes place on roughly 600 acres of private, ancient woodland where access has been granted for the event. The route uses woodland tracks and varied, uneven ground with roots, ruts, seasonal mud and low light under the canopy.
Three route options are offered. The course is currently a draft loop with a route recce completed and a GPX file issued to entrants before the event. The half marathon uses a double loop of the same course; the relay is for two people with each runner completing a single loop.
Distances:
- 10K single loop, 157 ft climb, one lap
- 21K half marathon, double loop, 315 ft climb
- Relay two person team, each runner one loop
Race HQ is a covered base with toilets, hot and cold drinks, first aid and chip timing. Finish provisions include a medal and cake and live results are published on race day. There is one aid point accessible when half marathon runners pass Race HQ on their second loop.
Mandatory kit includes a mobile phone and a reusable cup. Trail shoes are recommended. Entries are non refundable; transfers and name changes follow the organiser's published process. No pacers or dogs are allowed and minimum age is 18. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
