The 24 Cider Challenge
Blandford Forum, United Kingdom • 17 Jul 2026
The 2026 Cider Night Team Challenge
The Cider Night Team Challenge is a 12-hour timed running and walking event held at Myncen Farm in Blandford Forum, Dorset. Participants navigate a course located on private farmland, consisting of terrain such as fields, grass, wild flowers, crops, and dusty tracks. The event is designed for teams of two, three, or four people, and all participants must be at least 21 years of age.
Participants have a 12-hour window to complete as many laps as they choose. The event is categorized as a trail run with undulating terrain. Every participant who completes at least one lap is recognized as a finisher and receives a medal and other event goodies. There are no specific distance requirements beyond the completion of a single loop, allowing individuals to determine their own distance goals within the time limit.
The available distances and formats include:
- 5k-ish Friday evening run
- 12-hour Night team challenge
- 24-hour Endurance challenge
- 12-hour Saturday challenge
- 8-hour Daytime challenge
- 10k-ish Apple Plod
The event takes place over a weekend that includes options for camping on-site. Entry is limited to 50 participants for the night team challenge, and registration requires all team members to provide an identical team name. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.