24 Cider Challenge
From Running Events Devon
- Date Fri 17th July 2026 - Sat 18th July 2026
- Time 20:00
- Location Blandford Forum, Dorset
- Price £77.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend at the 24 Cider Challenge, hosted by Running Events Devon! This exciting event takes place from July 17th to July 18th, 2026, in the picturesque setting of Blandford Forum, Dorset. Kick off your experience on Friday evening with a fun 5k.ish run at 19:45, followed by the main event, the 24-hour challenge, which starts at 20:00. This unique challenge invites participants of all abilities to run or walk as much as they desire over a full 24-hour period. Whether you complete one lap or aim for an impressive 20+, everyone is a finisher and will receive a medal and goodies!
The weekend continues with a range of exciting events, including the 12-hour and 8-hour challenges on Saturday, and the delightful Bell Plod, Bumble Plod, and a 10k.ish Apple Plod on Sunday. Set on a privately owned farm, you'll navigate through beautiful fields, wildflowers, and dusty tracks, all while enjoying the vibrant community spirit of the event. Places are limited, so don’t miss your chance to be part of this festive running experience! Join us at the 24 Cider Challenge
The weekend continues with a range of exciting events, including the 12-hour and 8-hour challenges on Saturday, and the delightful Bell Plod, Bumble Plod, and a 10k.ish Apple Plod on Sunday. Set on a privately owned farm, you'll navigate through beautiful fields, wildflowers, and dusty tracks, all while enjoying the vibrant community spirit of the event. Places are limited, so don’t miss your chance to be part of this festive running experience! Join us at the 24 Cider Challenge
24 Cider Challenge
Fri 17th July 2026 - Sat 18th July 2026
Organiser's Description
Running Events Devon would like to invite you to come and run with us, with the option of some camping over the weekend of 17th to 19th July 2026.
This event is being held on the 17th July 2026 at 20:00 - The 24 Cider Challenge
The 24 Cider Challenge is designed for you to have a run or walk in a fun and relaxed atmosphere, over the full 24 hour period.
Absolutely all abilities are welcome, you have 24 hours to do as much running or walking as you want. Complete one lap and you could claim your goodies, or you could carry on and see how far you can go, then claim your goodies.
Whether you finish 1 lap, 4 laps or even 20 plus laps in the permitted time, we will class you as a finisher and a winner, and you can collect your Medal and goodies for the event. The mats will switch off at exactly 24 Hours!
Please be aware this event is run entirely on a privately owned farm by the kind permission of the owner, you will be running on and through fields, grass, wild flowers, crops & dusty tracks.
Please come and have a try and see how far you can go.
Places are strictly limited so please do not leave it too late to enter.
The events over the weekend are -
Friday
5k.ish (Start 19.45): https://findarace.com/events/cider-5k-ish
Cider Night (start 20.00)
24 hour (start 20:00)
Saturday
12 hour Challenge (start 8:00): https://findarace.com/events/cider-challenge-solo/18th-july-2026
8 hour Challenge (start 12:00)
Sunday
Bell Plod ( Start 9:00)
Bumble Plod (Start 9:00)
Apple Plod 10k.ish (Start 10:30): https://findarace.com/events/apple-plod-10k-ish
This event is being held on the 17th July 2026 at 20:00 - The 24 Cider Challenge
The 24 Cider Challenge is designed for you to have a run or walk in a fun and relaxed atmosphere, over the full 24 hour period.
Absolutely all abilities are welcome, you have 24 hours to do as much running or walking as you want. Complete one lap and you could claim your goodies, or you could carry on and see how far you can go, then claim your goodies.
Whether you finish 1 lap, 4 laps or even 20 plus laps in the permitted time, we will class you as a finisher and a winner, and you can collect your Medal and goodies for the event. The mats will switch off at exactly 24 Hours!
Please be aware this event is run entirely on a privately owned farm by the kind permission of the owner, you will be running on and through fields, grass, wild flowers, crops & dusty tracks.
Please come and have a try and see how far you can go.
Places are strictly limited so please do not leave it too late to enter.
The events over the weekend are -
Friday
5k.ish (Start 19.45): https://findarace.com/events/cider-5k-ish
Cider Night (start 20.00)
24 hour (start 20:00)
Saturday
12 hour Challenge (start 8:00): https://findarace.com/events/cider-challenge-solo/18th-july-2026
8 hour Challenge (start 12:00)
Sunday
Bell Plod ( Start 9:00)
Bumble Plod (Start 9:00)
Apple Plod 10k.ish (Start 10:30): https://findarace.com/events/apple-plod-10k-ish
Races
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24 Cider Challenge
£77.00
UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00
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A354, Blandford Forum, DT11 8, United Kingdom
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