5 Mile
Sun 12 Jul 2026 Ringwood, Dorset

HOT-TO-GO | 5 or 10 Miles | 5 Mile

The HOT-TO-GO events are pop-themed and take in the summer sights and sounds of the wonderful Hurn Forest over a blissful 5 mile course.

Sign up for £24-£26

  • Sun 12 Jul 2026
Hospital Services Cricket Club, Ringwood
5 Mile

10:00

Age 16 & over

£24-£26

  • 5 miles trail running

Event overview

Set in the heart of Hurn Forest, HOT-TO-GO is a summer trail run that invites you to move fast, breathe deep and soak up the atmosphere of the woods. Starting from the welcoming base of Hospital Services Cricket Club, the route takes you along smooth, well-maintained forest tracks, perfect for runners looking to push their pace or simply enjoy some time outdoors. 

Choose your challenge with either a 5-mile or 10-mile distance, both designed to be accessible while still delivering that satisfying sense of effort and achievement. With a friendly, community-led feel and a focus on sustainability, this is an event where every mile counts.

Highlights

  • Scenic forest trails through Hurn Forest
  • Choice of 5-mile (1 lap) or 10-mile (2 laps) routes
  • Hardstanding, well-maintained paths (no trail shoes required)
  • Aid station with drinks and snacks at start/finish
  • Bring-your-own-cup sustainability approach
  • 20% of entry fees support Forestry England
  • Friendly, inclusive atmosphere with clear course setup
  • 3-hour cut-off with UKA-licensed event standards

This event is part of HOT-TO-GO | 5 or 10 Miles.

  • All fitness levels
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Spectators

Walkers

This event welcomes walkers, hikers and runners, or mix it up and do a bit of all three!

Route

  • 1 lap
  • Bone conducting headphones only
  • Cut off time
  • Food stations
  • Marshals
  • No headphones
  • Out and back
  • Water stations
  • Way markers

  • Changing facilities
  • Free parking
  • Rural
  • Secure bag storage
  • Toilets
  • Unmanned bag storage

Event HQ

Hospital Services Cricket Club
Saint Leonards
Ringwood
Dorset
BH24 2FB
UK

  • Chip timing
  • Drinks
  • Medal
  • Snacks

Included

  • Clearly marked and marshalled multi-lap course
  • Aid station support throughout
  • Friendly, inclusive event atmosphere
  • Finisher medal
  • Toilets and basic event facilities on site

  • Bring your own cup
  • Lift sharing advised
  • Plastic bottle free
  • Public transport links
  • Recycling
  • Reusable cups
  • Sustainability policy

This event is cup free, lift sharing is recommended and any waste is recycled. At this event there will be a high-spec wooden medal, made in the UK from sustainable materials to reduce the carbon footprint.

20% of entry costs will go to Forestry England to support maintenance of the nation's forests and trails. 

  • Age 16 & over
  • Entries open
  • Enter online

Entry fees

Entry fee

£24.00

Entry fee

£26.00

Other races at event

  • Sun 12 Jul
  • #2 of 2
Hospital Services Cricket Club, Ringwood
10 Mile

10:00

Age 17 & over

£28-£30

  • 10 miles trail running
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