Cider 12 Hour Night Challenge

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From Running Events Devon

  • Date Fri 17th July 2026
  • Time 20:00
  • Location Blandford Forum, Dorset
  • Price £47.00
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Cider 12 Hour Night Challenge, hosted by Running Events Devon in the picturesque Blandford Forum, Dorset, on Friday, July 17, 2026. This unique event invites participants of all abilities to run or walk in a fun, relaxed atmosphere for an exhilarating 12 hours overnight. Whether you aim to complete just one lap or push yourself to conquer 20 or more, every finisher will be celebrated with a medal and exciting goodies.

The challenge kicks off with a variety of events over the weekend, including a 5k.ish run on Friday evening, followed by the thrilling Cider Night challenge and a 24-hour event, all set against the stunning backdrop of fields, wildflowers, and scenic tracks. On Saturday, the 12-hour and 8-hour challenges offer even more opportunities to test your limits, while Sunday features the delightful Bell Plod, Bumble Plod, and a 10k.ish Apple Plod. With limited spaces available, be sure to secure your spot for this extraordinary adventure in July 2026. Join us for a weekend of camaraderie, challenge, and celebration amidst the beauty of Dorset!

Cider 12 Hour Night Challenge

Fri 17th July 2026

A dark landscape at dusk with silhouetted trees and bushes, and a clear sky fading from deep blue at the top to warm orange near the horizon. A silver medal with the words "Cider Challenge" and images of apples and cider. The ribbon reads "Running Events Devon" and "Cider Solo," with apple and cider illustrations. The background is bright green. A grassy field at dusk with a silhouette of trees on the horizon, a blue and orange sky with scattered clouds, and a green tent partially visible on the left side. A sign in tall grass reads “Running Events Devon” with a map graphic and black left arrow, directing participants. The website runningeventsdevon.co.uk is printed at the bottom.

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 - Cider Night Challenge

Our Cider Night Challenge is designed for you to have a run or walk in a fun and relaxed atmosphere, over night.

Absolutely all abilities are welcome, you have 12 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.

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)
                      Cider Night (start 20.00)
                      24 hour (start 20:00)

Saturday      12 hour Challenge (start 8:00)
                       8 hour Challenge (start 12:00)

Sunday         Bell Plod ( Start 9:00)
Bumble Plod (Start 9:00)
Apple Plod 10k.ish (Start 10:30)

Races

  • Cider Night Challenge

    £47.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

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A354, Blandford Forum, DT11 8, United Kingdom

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