London Calling
Trail and ultra running event in Shillingstone featuring a flexible out and back course along the North Dorset Trailway with self selected distances from 5K to ultra marathon.
| Date | Sunday 25th April, 2027 |
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| Distance | 10K |
| Location | Blandford Rd, Shillingstone |
| Town/City | Blandford Forum |
| Area | Dorset |
| Start postcode | DT11 0SQ |
| Start time | 8:00am |
| Organiser | Simon Kavanagh |
| Website | Enter Now |
London Calling is a multi distance trail running event in Shillingstone, Dorset, organised by Long Player Running. The route follows the North Dorset Trailway on a scenic out and back course, offering runners the freedom to choose their own distance from 5K up to ultra marathon.
The terrain is a mix of gravel trail and hard packed path with a consistently runnable profile. The course is largely flat, making it suitable for steady pacing and longer endurance efforts. Runners pass countryside views including Hambledon Hill and the River Stour, along with historic railway features such as Shillingstone Station.
This Dorset trail event combines flexibility with a relaxed race structure. The lap based format allows participants to build distance at their own pace, creating a supportive and accessible endurance running experience in a rural setting.
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Results
| Results | Verification Status |
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| 2026 results | Organiser |
- Verified
- Chip timing company
- Organiser
- Organiser’s website
- Community
- Social/Other
- Pending
- Results pending
