The Cider 5K.ish

Blandford Forum, United Kingdom • 17 Jul 2026

The 2026 Cider 5K.ish

The Cider 5K.ish is a trail running event held at Myncen Farm in Blandford Forum, Dorset. This event is part of a larger running weekend and takes place on a one-lap course through a privately owned farm. Participants move through a variety of terrain including fields, grass, wild flowers, crops, and dusty tracks.

The event is designed with an undulating profile and is open to individuals of all abilities, including both runners and walkers. A 90-minute cut-off time is in place for the course, and tail marshals accompany the final participants. The minimum age for entry is 15 years old.

The Cider 5K.ish is one of several distances available during the weekend. The full list of event options includes:

  • 5k.ish trail run
  • 10k.ish Apple Plod
  • 8-hour Challenge
  • 12-hour Night or Day Challenges
  • 24-hour run
  • Bumble Plod and Bell Plod

Registration is limited to 136 entrants for this specific distance. Participants who complete the course are eligible for event goodies. Camping options are also available at the location over the course of the weekend. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
The Cider 5k.ish
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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