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The Cider Challenge SOLO

Name: The Cider Challenge SOLO
Start: 2026-07-18
End: 2026-07-18
Location: Blandford Forum

Blandford Forum, United Kingdom • 18 Jul 2026

The Cider Challenge SOLO : 18 July 2026

The Cider Challenge SOLO is a solo entry option of the Cider Challenge held on 18 July 2026. The event is a 12 hour timed trail challenge on privately owned farmland. The course is undulating and includes fields, grass, wild flowers, crops and dusty tracks.

Entrants may run or walk and can complete as many laps as they wish within the 12 hour limit. Completion of a single lap qualifies a participant to collect event goodies; all finishers who complete laps within the permitted time are eligible to receive a medal and event goodies.

The event sets a minimum age of 18 years and a maximum number of entrants of 204. Entries close on 16 July 2026. There is an option for camping over the weekend of 17 to 19 July 2026.

The event is organised by Running Events Devon and takes place at Myncen Farm, Minchington, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8DH. Entry fees for this solo entry are listed as Affiliated £43.00 and Unattached £45.00. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South West (England) Blandford Forum

Race information

Registration

12 Hour Challenge

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

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