The 24 Cider Challenge
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Event
The ON TOUR - The 24 Cider Challenge takes place on 17 July 2026 at Myncen Farm, Minchington, Blandford Forum, Dorset DT11 8DH. The main format is a 24-hour solo trail challenge on an undulating course. The event is held on privately owned farm land and uses fields, grass, wild flowers, crops and dusty tracks. Finishers are eligible to collect a medal and event goodies regardless of how many laps they complete.
Entry and weekend programme
Entry is open to solo runners aged 18 and over. Maximum entries for the 24-hour event are 84 and entries close on 15 July 2026. Entry fees listed are Affiliated £75.00 and Unattached £77.00. Camping is available over the weekend of 17 to 19 July 2026.
Other event formats offered across the weekend include a short 5k-ish run, a 12-hour night solo challenge, a 12-hour daytime challenge (solo or teams of 2, 3 or 4), a Sunday Bell & Bumble Plod and an Apple Plod of about 10k. The event is run on private farmland by permission of the landowner. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.