Dummer Down Trail Races
BT
From Blended Trails
4.8 ·
3 reviews
Saturday 15th April 2023
Past event
10:00
Basingstoke
£12.00–£20.00 · 2 races
5km, 10km
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Dummer Down Trail Races, hosted by Blended Trails, on Saturday, April 15th, 2023, in the beautiful surroundings of Basingstoke, Hampshire. This vibrant event is set to take place at the charming Dummer Down Farm, a favorite among local runners. Participants can choose between two fantastic race distances: the 5k route, known as The Dell, perfect for beginners and seasoned runners alike, and the 10k route, The Middlings, which offers a varied and picturesque trail through undulating landscapes.
As you navigate wide gravel tracks, winding pathways, and enchanting historic woodlands, you'll also have the chance to enjoy the delightful amenities at the venue. The Honesty Cafe and Dummer Down Brewery will be open, providing delicious refreshments, including handmade sausage rolls and vegan options from the Honesty bakery. Plus, with eco-friendly finisher medals, prizes for the top three positions, and free event photography, the Dummer Down Trail Races promises to be a memorable experience for all participants. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself and connect with the local running community!
As you navigate wide gravel tracks, winding pathways, and enchanting historic woodlands, you'll also have the chance to enjoy the delightful amenities at the venue. The Honesty Cafe and Dummer Down Brewery will be open, providing delicious refreshments, including handmade sausage rolls and vegan options from the Honesty bakery. Plus, with eco-friendly finisher medals, prizes for the top three positions, and free event photography, the Dummer Down Trail Races promises to be a memorable experience for all participants. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself and connect with the local running community!
Dummer Down Trail Races
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Reviews
4.83 reviews
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Matt Haines
Reviewing the 2023 edition · 3 years ago
Awesome event. Had a good vibe to the whole thing, and the volunteers and organisers were friendly. The route was tough and challenging, but you feel good for completing it. Eco-medal looks good too.
MH
Matt Haines
Reviewing the 2023 edition · 3 years ago
Absolutely enjoyable (but also punishing) 10k. Ran like clockwork, everyone was friendly. No issues. Timings were instant, volunteers did a good job.
AS
Angharad Synan
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Took part in the 2023 edition · 3 years ago
Great trail run. Route is a mixture of ups, downs, mud, stones (compacted so it a hazard, and road. Others have said it’s not good (10km) for your first trail run but I disagree there, I think it is a good one to start on as it has a but if everything.
Races
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10k Trail Race - The Middlings
Dummer Down Trail Races. Varied trails on an undulating but picturesque route.
Entries closed£20.00
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5k Trail Race - The Dell
Suitable for beginners or seasoned trail runners.
Entries closed£12.00
Event information
5k - The Dell. This is a cracking route, as it's perfect for beginners, or those looking to race for a time. The first half of the route is on wide tracks or to the side of rural land, the second half narrows to covered winding trails in places towards the end on single track trail.
10k - The Middlings. The route starts on the same trail as the 5k and branches off at the first 1k heading onto superb paths including a section of the Wayfarers Walk with reaching views. Half way into the route there's a water station, before a return on a mix of trails, wide stoney undulating tracks and then into woodland with winding single track downhill into the finish.
10k - The Middlings. The route starts on the same trail as the 5k and branches off at the first 1k heading onto superb paths including a section of the Wayfarers Walk with reaching views. Half way into the route there's a water station, before a return on a mix of trails, wide stoney undulating tracks and then into woodland with winding single track downhill into the finish.
From the moment you arrive you'll have a cheery friendly welcome from our event day volunteers around the venue and on the trails. Included in the ticket entry:
- Fully marked trails.
- Free event photography
- Eco finisher medals
- Water station on 10k
- First aid
- Race timing with live results
If you're planning a top three position there will be prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Male & Female in both the 5k &10k
As always, you'll be fully supported by our cheery tail walkers and marshals.
- Fully marked trails.
- Free event photography
- Eco finisher medals
- Water station on 10k
- First aid
- Race timing with live results
If you're planning a top three position there will be prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Male & Female in both the 5k &10k
As always, you'll be fully supported by our cheery tail walkers and marshals.
The parking is simple to access when arriving at the venue, well signed and marshalled. The parking is £5 for the day, payable on the day to the car park marshalls in cash please. From the parking, you'll be at the race registration in a couple of minutes which is the hub of the event, next to the cafe, brewery and our event facilities.
Our venue is Dummer Down Farm, Hampshire.
Home to The Honesty Cafe and Dummer Down Brewery.
Home to The Honesty Cafe and Dummer Down Brewery.
Access to Dummer Down Farm is from the M3 or the Candovers.
Event post code: RG25 2AR
Event post code: RG25 2AR
The venue will be open from 8am, race registration opens at 8.30am with briefing for both races at 9.45am.
On arrival at the venue please follow race signage to the parking. When parked follow signs to the Race HQ where you’ll see some Blended Trails flags, a check in desk and plenty of helpful folk and friendly faces. All you’ll need to register and collect your race number is your email with confirmation of race entry.
On arrival at the venue please follow race signage to the parking. When parked follow signs to the Race HQ where you’ll see some Blended Trails flags, a check in desk and plenty of helpful folk and friendly faces. All you’ll need to register and collect your race number is your email with confirmation of race entry.
Organiser's description
Starting and finishing at Dummer Down Farm in Hampshire, this welcoming venue is already well-loved by local runners. We’ve two routes, a 5k (The Dell) is suitable for beginners or seasoned runners. Our 10k (The Middlings) is a varied trail on an undulating and picturesque route. Both routes include wide gravel tracks, winding pathways and historic woodland.
Our venue is home to The Honesty Cafe and Dummer Down Brewery both will be open for our event, including a Coffee van with hand made sausage rolls and vegan rolls, made at the Honesty bakery.
The event will be timed, eco finishers medals, prizes for top 3 positions and free event photography ;-)
Our venue is home to The Honesty Cafe and Dummer Down Brewery both will be open for our event, including a Coffee van with hand made sausage rolls and vegan rolls, made at the Honesty bakery.
The event will be timed, eco finishers medals, prizes for top 3 positions and free event photography ;-)
Location
Dummer Down Farm, Basingstoke, RG25 2AR, United Kingdom
Dummer Down Trail Races
BT
Blended Trails
Blended Trails delivers carefully designed trail running events rooted in place, community, and quality route design. Events are fully supported, responsibly delivered, and built around landscapes that are already known, run, and respected.
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Since
2021
Events
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Avg. review
4.9
