5 Mile
Sat 31 Jan 2026 Ringwood, Dorset, UK

Starburster | 5 Mile

Blast through the trails on a brilliant, lapped course at sunset and take in the twilight sights and sounds of the wonderful Hurn Forest.

  • Sat 31 Jan 2026
Hospital Services Cricket Club, Ringwood
5 Mile

17:00

Age 16 & over

£23-£25

  • 5 miles trail running + 74 ft ascent

Event overview

Starburster offers a flexible, lap-based event on scenic trails, giving runners the freedom to tackle 5K up to ultra distances on a well-marked route with generous time limits, with the excitement of head torches.

With great support, regular aid, a welcoming community and a standout medal for every finisher, it’s the perfect event for beginners, endurance runners and anyone chasing distance at their own pace.

Highlights

  • Scenic, twilight trail route with clear marking
  • Generous time limit suitable for all abilities
  • Friendly marshals and supportive event atmosphere
  • Regular aid station to refuel each lap
  • Bespoke finisher medal for every runner
  • Ideal for first-timers, distance chasers and trail enthusiasts

This event is part of Starburster.

  • Average fitness
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Spectators

Who is it for?

This event welcomes walkers, hikers and runners.

  • 1 lap
  • Cut off time
  • Food stations
  • Headtorch required
  • Out and back
  • Traffic free
  • Water stations
  • Way markers

Overview

Laps are a 2.5 mile, out and back, course. The 5 mile event is one lap and the 10 mile event is two laps.

Cut off

3 hours.

All participants must finish by 8pm (3 hours maximum). 

  • Secure bag storage
  • Toilets

Event HQ

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

What's included

  • Drinks
  • Medal
  • Snacks

Sustainability

  • Bring your own cup
  • Lift sharing advised

  • Age 16 & over
  • Entries open
  • Enter online
  • Event merch available
  • Race pack by email

Entry fees

Entry fee

£23.00

Entry fee

£25.00

Other races at event

  • Sat 31 Jan
  • #2 of 2
Hospital Services Cricket Club, Ringwood
10 Mile

17:00

Age 17 & over

£27-£29

  • 10 miles trail running + 148 ft ascent

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