London Calling
Sun 26 Apr 2026 Blandford Forum, Dorset, UK

London Calling

Missed out on the London Marathon Ballot? No probem! 'London Calling' is the special 'Not London' event!

  • Sun 26 Apr 2026
Blandford Road, Blandford Forum
London Calling

08:00

Age 18 & over

£37.50-£39.50

  • 7 hrs multi terrain running + 33 ft ascent

Event overview

Set on the North Dorset Trailway, with fabulous views of Hambledon Hill and the River Stour, and taking you past Shillingstone Station (1863-1966), this is a mixed terrain event suitable for all abilities.

'London Calling' consists of an 'out and back' route along the trailway, offering participants the opportunity to choose their own distance, from 5K to ultra-marathon.

Highlights

  • Medal for all finishers completing one lap or more
  • Flexible start times between 7am and 8.30am – start when ready
  • Finish by 2pm (maximum time: 7 hours)
  • Number pick-up on the day at race registration
  • 5.3km / 3.28-mile laps on an out-and-back coastal route
  • Aid and drinks station with sweet and savoury snacks at each lap
  • Personal drop zone for your own kit or fuel
  • Support the Big Yellow Bus Garden Project (optional)

Event community

Martin W.

Martin W.

Ex Army now Army Reserves

Event details

  • All fitness levels
  • Event village
  • Newcomers
  • Spectators

  • Cut off time
  • Food stations
  • Marshals
  • Mostly traffic free
  • Multiple laps
  • Navigation not required
  • Out and back
  • Rolling start
  • Toilets
  • Traffic free
  • Water stations
  • Way markers

Overview

Set on the North Dorset Trailway, with fabulous views of Hambledon Hill and the River Stour, and taking you past Shillingstone Station (1863-1966), this is a mixed terrain event suitable for all abilities. 'London Calling' consists of an 'out and back' route along the trailway, offering participants the opportunity to choose their own distance, from 5K to ultra-marathon.

Map

map

  • Secure bag storage
  • Toilets
  • Urban

Event HQ

Blandford Road
Blandford Road
Shillingstone
Blandford Forum
Dorset
DT11 0SQ
UK

What's included

  • Drinks
  • Medal
  • Snacks

Sustainability

  • Bring your own cup
  • Lift sharing advised

  • Age 18 & over
  • Entries open
  • Enter online
  • Event merch available
  • Race pack by email

Entry fees

Entry fee

£37.50

Entry fee

£39.50

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