Giants Head Weekend

JUN

20-21

2026

A weekend of trail racing in Sydling St Nicholas with a marathon, 10K, half marathon and the LittleFeet Bell Race, plus village meals, camping and on-course support amid hilly valley routes.

20-21 Jun 2026

Sydling Saint Nicholas, South West (England)

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Marathon Half Marathon 10 kilometers

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Giants Head Weekend

Giants Head Weekend takes place in Sydling St Nicholas, Dorchester on the weekend of 20 and 21 June 2026. The programme includes multiple trail races across the Sydling and Cerne valleys and village-centred activities over two days.

Racing across marked trails includes steep climbs and sharp descents with open valley views. Runners must carry at least 500 ml of fluid; hydration vests or handheld soft flasks are permitted. Competitors are advised to carry appropriate clothing for changeable conditions and to download the GPX route file for navigation. A bag drop tent is provided on each race day.

Additional event arrangements include camping for Friday and Saturday nights based on a family pitch, with toilet facilities on the camping field and showers at the village hall. Evening meals can be pre-ordered for Friday and Saturday, with vegetarian options available. The village hosts a barn dance on Saturday evening.

The weekend schedule features a Marathon, a 10K, a Half Marathon and the LittleFeet Bell Race, which invites children and adults to reach a hilltop task and then run downhill wearing a bell. Cut-off times apply for longer distances: Marathon 7.5 hours and Half Marathon 4 hours. Finishers receive a bespoke medal or can opt to have a tree planted instead of a medal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.