Poole Runners

May Day 5
2019-05-19 08:30 - 11:00 (Europe/London) | Ashdown Track, Adastral Rd, Poole, BH17 8PY, United Kingdom
Race six of our ROAD Championship also race five of the Dorset Road Race League
The May Day 5 is a great local, 5 mile race around Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset. The start and finish is at Ashdown Athletics Track,
Number collection
All numbers to be collected on the day from 8.30am.
Closing date
Online entries close 12th May. No postal entries.

North Dorset Village Marathon
2019-05-05 08:30 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Sturminster Newton High Schol, Bath Road, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1DT , United Kingdom
Race Four of the Dorset Road Race League
A picturesque race along country lanes through the villages of Hinton St Mary, Marnhull, Stalbridge, Todber, Stour Row, Margaret Marsh, West Orchard, Farrington, Child Okeford and Hammoon.

Summer Series - Race One
2019-05-01 18:00 - 20:30 (Europe/London) | Upton Country Park, Upton, Poole, BH17 7BJ
These are simple turn up race and go events under UKA rules (no dogs, buggies, or headphones). No fuss and minimal paperwork.
Overall and age category prizes. Male and female inter Club team trophies
On-line entries for will be available as from Sunday 1st Dec 2018 until Sunday 28th April 2019.
This is the preferred method, and is available, for seniors only (14 plus on 1/5/19), using our offer of “Pay for five races and get the sixth race free”. This is just £10, plus a one-off £2 if you are a non-Club Runner. The online system will close 28th April 2019 at 8:00 pm.
Your number will be ready for collection at race one. Thereafter no need to queue or register at subsequent races. Just keep the same number for the whole series and go directly to the start line.
After Race One all entries are per race night only.
On night Entries Seniors ( 14 or over on 1/5/19) – At first race only simply complete a registration form, seniors pay £2 plus a one off £2 if not a Club Runner. Thereafter just £2 per night. Keep your race number for all subsequent races. Starts at 19:15 (3.5 Miles Approx.)
Juniors (Over 4 to Under 14 on 1/5/19): At first race only simply complete a registration form and pay just £1 00. Remaining races just pay £1 Keep your race number for all subsequent races

Rotary Marathon
2019-04-20 11:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Boscombe Pier, Bournemouth, Bh5, United Kingdom
Race Five of the Club Championship (ROAD) Series
The 2019 Bournemouth East Cliff Rotary Club annual Easter Quarter Marathon will be run on Easter Saturday 20th April. 11:00am start is near Boscombe pier.

Wimborne 20
2019-03-03 08:30 - 14:30 (Europe/London) | St James First School, Gaunts Common, Wimborne, BH21 4JN
Race four of the 2019 Club Championship (ROAD) rural, scenic, undulating course;Fully marshalled – Mile markers;Race limit 300
Water stations every 3.5 miles (approx) and at finish
Due to the cancellation of the 2018 race, all 2018 entrants have had their entries automatically transferred to the 2019 race so please do not enter again !

Poole Runners AGM
2019-02-27 20:30 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | The Junction, Broadstone, Poole, BH18 8AX
The Club’s AGM will be held on Wednesday 27th February 2019 at The Junction Leisure Centre, Broadstone, commencing at 9pm.
All members are invited and encouraged to attend.
A full AGM agenda will be published prior to the day but will follow the general outline as below:

2018 reports from Club Officers: Chairman, Treasurer etc.
Vote on any proposals (together with seconder) that have been registered in writing to Sarah Swift, Club Secretary, via email: secretary@poolerunners.co.uk
Deadline for submission of any proposals to above email by 13th FebruaryNo proposals will be taken after this date or on the night at this formal part of the AGM
Vote for members of the new committee. All first claim over 18 years old paid up members, may stand for the committee. (Existing committee members must resign but may re-stand)

All members are encouraged to consider joining the committee to bring fresh ideas and suggestions regarding the clubs continuation and development.
A form on which prospective 2019 committee members can place their names will be available at Wednesday club night runs on 6th, 13th & 20th February, alternatively you can email your name & that of your seconder to: secretary@poolerunners.co.uk no later than 20th February 2019.

Bournmouth 10
2019-02-24 08:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Bournemouth Pier Approach, BH2 5aa
The Bournemouth 10 mile road race is a Dorset County (DCAA) 10 mile Championship race as well as being the 3rd Dorset Road Race League (DRRL) race in 2019 and part of ‘The Imperial 10 Mile Series’.
The race is one lap covering an undulating road surface mainly along the Promenade and Cliff-Top overlooking the seafront with stunning views of the Isle of Wight and the Purbeck Hills in the distance.
RACE START IS 8:30AM

Lytchett 10
2019-02-10 10:30 - 12:30 (Europe/London) | Lytchett Minster Sports Centre, Lytchett Minster, Poole, BH16 6JD, United Kingdom
Race Two of the 2019 Dorset Road Race League

Blackmore Vale Half
2019-02-03 11:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Bishops Caundle Village Hall, DT9 5NB
Race two of the “On Road” Club Championship Series. This is not a DRRL event.

South of England XC Championships
2019-01-26 06:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Parliament Hill Fields, London, NW5 1NA
An iconic event, not to be missed.

Poole ParkRun
2019-01-05 09:00 - 10:30 (Europe/London) | Poole Park, Poole
Your fastest time from any Poole ParkRun from Saturday 5th January until Saturday 26th October will count towards the 2019 Club Championship (ROAD)
However (IMPORTANT) You must submit you own fasted time together with the event date to kellyamos89@gmail.com by 31/10/2019. No time submitted = no points !

Upton ParkRun
2019-01-05 09:00 - 10:00 (Europe/London)
Your fastest time from any Upton ParkRun from Saturday 5th January until Saturday 26th October will count towards the 2019 Club Championship ( OFF-ROAD)
However (IMPORTANT) You must submit you own fasted time together with the event date to kellyamos89@gmail.com by 31/10/2019. No time submitted = no points !

Poole Runners Christmas Party and Presentation Evening
2018-12-01 19:00 - 2018-12-02 00:00 (Europe/London) | RNLI College, West Quay Road, Poole, BH15 1HZ
Please join us for the annual Poole Runners Christmas Party for a wonderful night of festive food, great company, our club award presentations and then dancing till midnight.
This year the party will take place at the RNLI College in Poole. There are rooms available in the college if you want to stay the night, or there is a Travelodge next door!
Tickets are subsidised by the club and will cost £35 – this includes a glass of Prosecco on arrival and 1⁄2 a bottle of house wine.
PLEASE NOTE: The initial subsidised tickets are only for Poole Runners members and their partners. Non-subsidised tickets for non-members and friends will be available (subject to availability) at a later date.
The RNLI are happy to accommodate any special dietary requirements – please speak to Carole Ingham for more details.
Menu:
Starters

Parsnip and chestnut soup (V)
Tofu, olives and sundried tomatoes, crispy salad topped with avocado and toasted pine nuts with a balsamic glaze (Vegan)
Smoked salmon, prawns and guacamole, with a honey and mustard dressing
Chicken liver pate, roasted beets and chutney

Mains

All main courses are served with potatoes and fresh market vegetables
Traditional Roast Turkey served with stuffing and bacon wrapped sausages
Baked hake with a herbed caper and sesame gratin, served with a white wine sauce
Pan seared breast of chicken with a rich mushroom and chestnut sauce
Butternut squash, chestnut and mushroom en-croute with a mustard and herb sauce (Vegan)

Desserts

Christmas pudding with brandy sauce
Duo of chocolate cheesecake with mango coulis
Cheese and Biscuits
Lemon sorbet, sliced kiwi

To book online please visit: https://poolerunningevents.co.uk/events/poole-runners-christmas-party/

Boscombe 10K
2018-11-25 11:00 - 12:30 UTC | Kings Park Athletics Stadium, Kings Park Drive, Bournemouth, BH7 6JD
More details to follow

Wimborne 10 Mile
2018-11-18 10:30 - 12:30 UTC | Pamphill Village Green, Vine Hill, Wimborne, BH21 4EE
Pamphill Village Green, Vine Hill, Wimborne, BH21 4EE
Ten mile rural, scenic, undulating course
Fully marshalled – Mile markers
Race limit 500
Water stations at 3, 5, 7 miles and finish
Race memento to all finishers

Cross Country - Wessex League at Yeovil
2018-11-04 11:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London)
Typically 5/6 km for ladies and 10 km for the men
Registration details will be shared during September – contact Sarah Swift in case of questions

The Stickler
2018-10-28 10:30 - 17:00 UTC | Lanchards Lane, Shillingstone
Details to follow

Gold Hill 10K
2018-10-14 11:00 - 13:00 UTC | Shaftesbury School, Hawkesdene Lane, Shaftesbury, SP7 8NU
Starting from Shaftesbury School on Hawkesdene Lane, Shaftesbury SP7 8NU, at 11AM, the race is a single loop 10k on scenic country lanes.
The course is hilly and soon after the start you get to run up the picturesque Gold Hill, made famous by the Hovis advert.
The race is limited to 250 competitors.

Studland Stampede
2018-10-14 10:30 - 13:00 UTC | National Trust Studland Visitors Centre, Studland Bay, BH19 3AH
Join the Studland Stampede for our 14th year! A tough off-road running event that races over heath land and sandy beaches, in the beautiful location of Studland Bay in Dorset.
The 12k route offers stunning views of Old Harry Rocks, Brownsea Island and the Isle of Wight. Runners of all abilities enjoy the race but it does require an amount of determination and grit to get you through the final tough sandy miles.

Hoburne 5 Miles
2018-09-30 11:00 - 12:30 UTC | Hoburne Holiday Park, Hoburne Lane, Chrischurch, BH23 4HU
Details to follow.

Black Hill 10K
2018-09-23 11:00 - 12:30 UTC | Elder Road, Bere Regis, BH20 7LY
There is a limit of 300 runners in total across 5km & 10km races.

For more information view the website – http://blackhillrun.wixsite.com/blackhillrun

Poole parkrun
2018-09-15 09:00 - 10:00 (Europe/London)
http://www.parkrun.org.uk/poole/

The Beast
2018-09-02 10:30 - 13:00 UTC | Corfe Common, West Street, Corfe Castle
The Beast is just that, a beast of race. Taking in some of the most spectacular views of Dorset (well in our humble opinion), the 12(ish) mile ‘undulating’ course starts on Corfe Castle Common before heading out towards Worth Matravers and then on to the coastal path with great views of the sea! The course then heads back towards Corfe with only a few ‘minor’ hills to get up.

Hengisbury Head Hustle
2018-08-19 08:30 - 13:00 UTC | The Junction, Broadstone, Poole, BH18 8AX
Hengistbury Head Hustle V2 – 19th August 2018
Open to all standards. The distances are aprox 19, 14 and 11 miles. We are using the Stour Valley Way to the Wimborne area, then the Castleman Trailway to Broadstone. Maps will be available and the route will be marked with road paint and arrows on the day. There will be an “aid station” at “The Bridge House” Longham if anyone gets into difficulties.
The coach will leave Broadstone at 8:40am. It will drop off runners at Hengistbury Head and Tesco’s Castle Lane Bournemouth
Currently we have one 49 seat coach booked. The cost will again be £5.50 to include coffee and a snack at Broadstone on your return.
Ten Mile route 10 mile route
Sixteen /Nineteen Mile Route 15 and 19 mile route v2

Round the Rocks 10k
2018-08-12 10:30 UTC | Blues Club, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1DP, United Kingdom
Details TBC

Summer Series - Race 6
2018-08-08 18:45 - 20:30 UTC | Upton Country Park, Upton, Poole, BH17 7BJ
The Poole Runners Summer Series of time trials are simple turn up race and go events. The races are open to all standards. You don’t have to be a member of a running club. The routes are traffic free paths starting and finishing in front of Upton House. This is the final race of the 2017 six race series.
New Runners: – Simply complete a registration form on the night and pay £2. Non EA registered runners will need pay an additional one-off £2 EA registration fee..
Returning runners: If you have a number from a past 2018 race just pay £2 and race using the same number. No need to fill out any forms.
Junior race: Starts at 18:45, (1 mile Approx.)) £1.00 Over 4 and Under 14 on 02/05/18
Seniors race: Starts at 19:15 (3.5 Miles Approx.)
PRIZE GIVING
(You must have completed a minimum of four races to be considered for a prize )
Junior race: Category awards for the junior race series will as soon as possible after race finish. It will be held in front of Upton House
Seniors race Category awards for the seniors series will be held at the “The Junction” Broadstone. Food and drink will be available. All are welcome to attend.

Stur Half Marathon
2018-08-05 10:30 - 13:00 UTC | Sturminster Newton, DT10 1BB

Summer Series - Race 5
2018-07-25 18:45 - 20:30 UTC | Upton Country Park, Upton, Poole, BH17 7BJ
The Poole Runners Summer Series of time trials are simple turn up race and go events. The races are open to all standards. You don’t have to be a member of a running club. The routes are traffic free paths starting and finishing in front of Upton House. This is race five of a six race series.
Runners can compete in as many or as few of the races as they wish. Each race costs £2
Pre-Registered Runners:- If you have registered on-line and paid for the whole series on the “pay for 5 races get the sixth race free offer” just turn up and run. There is no need to queue to register again on the night. ( This method was only available until race 1)
New Runners: – Simply complete a registration form on the night and pay £2. Non EA registered runners will need pay an additional one-off £2 EA registration fee. Please keep your race number for all subsequent races.
Returning runners: If you have a number from a past 2018 race just pay £2 and race using the same number. No need to fill out any forms.
Junior race: Starts at 18:45, (1 mile Approx.)) £1.00 under 14 and over 4 years on 02/05/18
Seniors race: Starts at 19:15 (3.5 Miles Approx.)
An information sheet can be downloaded here Summer Series 2018 Date Flyer
Please remember that BoP are now charging for car parking.
IMPORTANT: Provisional results from race 4 will be placed here. along with series sequental results Any queries must be made prior to the start of race 5. After race 5 has started the results from race 4 will be confirmed and fixed. No changes will then be made so please check your result carefully and let us know if you have any questions.

Charmouth Challenge 8 miles
2018-07-07 10:00 - 12:30 UTC
Details and entry http://charmouthchallenge.co.uk/
The Charmouth Challenge is an 8-mile fell run through some of the finest coastal scenery in the South West on Dorset’s beautiful Jurassic Coast, overlooking Charmouth’s famous fossil hunting beaches with views to historic Lyme Regis. It includes an ascent of Golden Cap, which at 191 metres is the highest point on the South Coast of England.

Summer Series - Race 4
2018-07-04 18:45 - 20:30 UTC | Upton Country Park, Upton, Poole, BH17 7BJ
The Poole Runners Summer Series of time trials are simple turn up race and go events. The races are open to all standards. You don’t have to be a member of a running club. The routes are traffic free paths starting and finishing in front of Upton House. This is race four of a six race series.
Runners can compete in as many or as few of the races as they wish. Each race costs £2
Pre-Registered Runners:- If you have registered on-line and paid for the whole series on the “pay for 5 races get the sixth race free offer” just turn up and run. There is no need to queue to register again on the night. ( This method was only available until race 1)
New Runners: – Simply complete a registration form on the night and pay £2. Non EA registered runners will need pay an additional one-off £2 EA registration fee. Please keep your race number for all subsequent races.
Returning runners: If you have a number from a past 2018 race just pay £2 and race using the same number. No need to fill out any forms.
Junior race: Starts at 18:45, (1 mile Approx.)) £1.00 under 14 and over 4 years on 02/05/18
Seniors race: Starts at 19:15 (3.5 Miles Approx.)
An information sheet can be downloaded here Summer Series 2018 Date Flyer
Please remember that BoP are now charging for car parking
IMPORTANT: Provisional results for race 3 will be placed here. Any queries must be made prior to the start of race 4. After race 4 the results from race 3 will be confirmed and fixed. No changes will then be made so please check your result carefully and let us know if you have any questions.
