The Canford 8
Trail races 2026

Held entirely on Canford Heath’s open tracks and woodland paths, this route takes you across the UK’s largest lowland heath. With wide skies, sandy trails, and stretches of natural woodland, it offers both history and scenery.

Address coming soon — awaiting event approval

Race day
Turn up, go to registration tent for bib pickup.

Facilities
Toilets at start/finish.

Start & Finish
Start window: 11–11:30am | Mass start: 11am

First Aid
Basic first aid at the start and finish.

Hydration
Water and electrolytes at every run.

- Sat Feb 14 10:00
- Sat Aug 2
10:00
- Sat Nov 29
10:00
(Start lines open for 30 min)

Timing & Results
Professional timing with results online.

Navigation
Fully route-marked, with GPX route downloads available.

Recognition
Milestone shout-outs, community highlights, and spot prizes.

Giving Back
15% of proceeds reinvested into parks, trails, and local causes.

+ 400 ft
- 400 ft

8 Miles / 13 KM

Coffee, drinks, sports drinks available

8am
9am
10am
10:30pm

13pm
14pm

Toilets available

Organiser set up
Registration
Race Start
Start line closes
Finish, cake and relax
Organiser closedown