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The Apple Plod 10K.ish

Name: The Apple Plod 10K.ish
Start: 2026-07-19
End: 2026-07-19
Location: Blandford Forum

Blandford Forum, United Kingdom • 19 Jul 2026

The Apple Plod 10K.ish

The Apple Plod 10K.ish is a trail running event at Myncen Farm, Minchington, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8DH. The course is an undulating two lap route across privately owned farmland, including fields, grass, wild flowers, crops and dusty tracks. The event is run with the landowner's permission.

Participants may run or walk the two lap course. All abilities are welcome and a 2.5 hour cut off is in place for completion. The event lists a maximum of 136 entrants and the minimum age for entry is 16 years.

Camping is offered as an option over the weekend of 17 to 19 July 2026. Entries close on 18 July 2026. Entry categories and fees are published for affiliated and unattached runners.

This event is part of a weekend programme of activities at the same venue, which includes other plod and challenge formats on adjacent days. Organiser terms and conditions apply and the event takes place entirely on private farm land. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South West (England) Blandford Forum

Race information

Registration

10 km

10k.ish

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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