Poole Runners

Upton Summer Series 2021, Race Four
2021-07-21 18:45 - 20:30 (Europe/London) | Upton Country Park, Upton, Poole, BH17 7BJ
The Poole Runners Summer Series is six races, each being about 5km, on Wednesday evening spread over the summer. Participants can is simply turn up, register and race! No fuss and minimal paperwork.
How do I enter?

On Night Entries for Seniors ( 14 or over on 5/5/21):
At first race attended only, simply complete a registration form, seniors pay just £2 plus a one off £3 at their first registration if not a Club Runner. Thereafter all just £2 per night. Keep your race number for all subsequent races. Starts at 19:15 (3.5 Miles Approx.)
On Night Entries for Juniors (Over 4 to Under 14 on 5/5/21 ):
At first race attended only, simply complete a registration form and pay just £1.50. Remaining races just pay £1 Keep your race number for all races

Upton Summer Series 2021, Race Three
2021-07-07 18:45 - 20:30 | Upton Country Park, Upton, Poole, BH17 7BJ

Upton Summer Series 2021, Race Two
2021-06-30 18:45 - 20:30 | Upton Country Park, Upton, Poole, BH17 7BJ

Upton Summer Series 2021, Race One
2021-06-16 18:45 - 21:00 | Upton Country Park, Upton, Poole, BH17 7BJ
The Poole Runners Summer Series is six races, each being about 5km, on Wednesday evening spread over the summer. Participants can is simply turn up, register and race! No fuss and minimal paperwork. To make your evening even easier, you can even enter the complete series on-line in advance.
The first race of 2021 is on Wed 16th June. If we can hold the series entries will open on Saturday 1st May and save money by entering on line in advance for the complete series. Thereafter all other entries are per-night only.
Cost for UKA Club runners TBA Non Club runners TBA . There are unlikely to be “on-night entries, Click here to register for the series.

Hampshire XC League:- Popham CANCELLED
2021-02-13 11:30 - 15:30 | Popham Airfield, SO21 3BD
Please note that this fixtures is PROVISIONAL:
Saturday 13 February 2021 – Popham Airfield, Basingstoke
venue details for Popham Airfield hosted by Basingstoke and Mid Hants A.C.
Senior, Veteran and Under 20 Men
Under 17 Men, Under 15 and Under 13 Boys
Senior, Veteran and Under 20 Women
Under 17 Women, Under 15 and Under 13 Girls

Hampshire XC League:- Reading
2021-01-16 11:00 - 15:30 | Prospect Park, Reading, RG30 2ND
Please note that this fixture is PROVISIONAL:
Saturday 16 January 2021 – Prospect Park, Reading
venue details for Prospect Park hosted by Reading A.C.
Senior, Veteran and Under 20 Men
Under 17 Men, Under 15 and Under 13 Boys
Senior, Veteran and Under 20 Women
Under 17 Women, Under 15 and Under 13 Girls
Under 11 Boys and Girls
Start times TBC

Hampshire XC League :- Winchester CANCELLED
2020-12-05 11:30 - 15:00
Please note that this fixtures is CANCELLED
Saturday 5 December 2020 – Sparsholt College, Winchester
venue details for Sparsholt College hosted by Winchester & District A.C.
Senior, Veteran and Under 20 Men
Under 17 Men, Under 15 and Under 13 Boys
Senior, Veteran and Under 20 Women
Under 17 Women, Under 15 and Under 13 Girls
First race (U13 girls) 12:00 Last race (Senior and Vet Men) 14:30

May 5 (Cancelled)
2020-11-15 09:30 - 10:30 | Ashdown Track, Adastral Rd, Poole, BH17 8PY, United Kingdom
Was first 17th May
Also a Poole Runners Club Championship “Road Short” event.
A great local, 5 mile race around Canford Heath that offers something for everyone. With a start and finish at Ashdown Athletics Track, it’s the perfect place to cheer your runners in! Compete for fun, or test yourself against fellow club members or even other clubs.

Hampshire XC League:- Aldershot (CANCELLED)
2020-11-07 11:30 - 15:00
This event is cancelled
Saturday 7 November 2020 – Wellesley Woodlands, Aldershot
venue details for Wellesley Woodlands hosted by Aldershot, Farnham & District A.C.
Senior, Veteran and Under 20 Men
Under 17 Men, Under 15 and Under 13 Boys
Senior, Veteran and Under 20 Women
Under 17 Women, Under 15 and Under 13 Girls
First Race (U13 Girls ) 12:00 Last Race Senior and Veteran Men 14:30

The Stickler (Cancelled)
2020-10-25 10:00 - 13:00 | Shillingstone Church Certre, Shillingstone, DT110SW, United Kingdom
An off-road event starting in Shillingstone.

Weymouth 10 (Cancelled)
2020-10-25 09:30 - 12:00 | Weymouth Pevillion, Esplanade, Weymouth, DT4 8ED
The Course
The course is mostly flat, but with a challenging double loop around Bowleaze.
Runners start and finish the 10 mile route at the Pavilion end of Weymouth Esplanade.
Parking is available in the Pavilion carpark, or there is on-street parking along the seafront which is only a few minutes walk from Race HQ, or finally the Swannery Carpark (10-15 minute walk). All parking is Pay & Display (justpark.com).

Gold Hill 10k
2020-10-11 11:00 - 13:30 | Shaftesbury School, Hawkesdene Lane, Shaftesbury, SP7 8NU
Both a Dorsey Road Race League race (a 15 to 17 selected race) and a Poole Runners Club Championship event.
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.
Sorry the course is not suitable for wheelchairs.
The race is accurately measured and organised according to UKA rules by the Dorset Doddlers.

Hoburne 5
2020-09-13 10:30 - 12:00 | Hoburne Holiday Park, Hoburne Lane, Chrischurch, BH23 4HU
Both a Dorset Road Race league event ( one of the 15 to 17 selected races) and a Poole Runners Club Championship Race

Lytchett 10
2020-08-23 10:30 - 13:00 | Lytchett Minster Sports Centre, Lytchett Minster, Poole, BH16 6JD, United Kingdom
Postponed from the 9th February. Now due 23th August

Durberville Dash
2020-07-19 11:00 - 13:00 | D’Urberville Centre, Wool, Dorset, BH20 6DL
10k race on forest tracks, heath, paths and some quiet roads
The venue has full facilities for you. Free Car Parking on the field, Reception Desks, Late Entry and Info Desks, Changing and Showering Rooms, Toilets, Large Seated Hall for Presentations and post race refreshments. Coffee Veranda for viewing the start/finish. Skatepark and play area for children.

Coombe Keynes 10k CANCELLED
2020-06-21 11:00 - 14:30 | Coombe Keynes, BH20 5PS, United Kingdom
Lulworth Castle 10K has become Coombe Keynes 10K but only the name’s changed: its still part of the Purbeck Trail Series and combine a friendly village event with a trail race on private, estate trails not normally open to the public.
The race is run on a scenic, hilly course wholly within the private and historic Lulworth Estate. From tracks on chalk downland to woodland paths there is outstanding scenery throughout the race’s 10km length. Located only a stone’s throw from Lulworth Cove and the Jurassic Coast, this race is not to be missed regardless of whether you’re a fun-runner or seasoned club racer.

Puddletown Half Marathon CANCELLED
2020-06-14 10:00 - 14:00 | St Mary’s CE Middle School, Coombe Road, Puddletown, DT2 8SA, United Kingdom
This race is both a Club Championship and an Dorset Road Race League event. Early entry is recommended.

Hellstone Half Marathon CANCELLED
2020-05-31 09:00 - 17:00 | Bridehouse, Little Bredy, Dorset, DT2 9HF
When? – Sunday 31st May 2020

Registration – 7am – 9.30am​

Race start times – marathon 9am, half marathon 10am, 10km race 11am​

Where? – The Cricket Ground at Bridehead House, Little Bredy, Dorset. DT2 9HF will get you to Little Bredy, then just follow the signs. Car parking is in the same field as the start/finish area and Race HQ.​

How Much? – In line with the Dorset Ooser, Marathon Entry Fee is just £27.00 and the Half Marathon Entry Fee is just £13.50 for affiliated runners.
The 10k is £10 for affiliated Runners. Non-affiliated for all races is just £2 more.

Egdon Easy 10k CANCELLED
2020-05-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Weymouth College, Weymouth, DT4 7LQ
A flat 10km race which is mostly on the paths and cycle ways around Weymouth’s Lodmoor Nature Reserve and Country Park.
The date for the 2020 race is 19:00 Sat 30 May 2020
Quick links: more details | enter | transfer place | who’s in

Hardway Half Marathon CANCELLED
2020-05-17 08:00 - 17:00
The original Portland Coastal Run!

The route takes you from the top of the island to the bottom and back up again. Along the way you will pass the prison, Historic High Angle Batteries, the Verne, Portland Marina, run along Chesil Beach before climbing Lankridge, a challenging climb of over 350ft.
A quick breather at the top as you appreciate the view and continue along Westcliff to Portland Bill and back up the East side of the Island where you will tackle the infamous Goat path!
Whether an experienced runner or a first timer this is a great challenge and you will be rightly proud of your achievement as you cross the line.

Lymington 10k CANCELLED
2020-05-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Woodside Park, Lymington, SO41 8FP
A new race om the “Off Road” Club Championship Series.

North Dorset Village Marathon CANCELLED
2020-05-03 08:30 - 17:00 | Sturminster Newton High Schol, Bath Road, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1DT , United Kingdom
EVENT NOW CANCELLED
2021 date is 2nd May.
Dorset County Championship
The race has been selected as the Dorset County Championship race for the marathon. County championship eligibility:
. Born in Dorset
. Nine months continuous residence in Dorset immediately prior to the date of the race.
. Nine months service in HM Forces stationed in Dorset immediately prior to the date of the race.
. No athlete is allowed to compete in the Championships of more than one County in any one nine month period.

Club Run - Corfe Castle
2020-05-03 08:30 - 10:30 | Corfe Castle
Meet at the layby at the foot of the castle

Track Training - Middle/Long Distance
2020-04-30 18:45 - 20:00 | Ashdown Track, Adastral Rd, Poole, BH17 8PY, United Kingdom
Runners meet at Ashdown Leisure Centre and book in at the track-side hub*.
Warm up around the track and then do your drills routine or join in with the main group for a communal warm-up and drills phase before the session is announced.

All sessions are made flexible to accommodate the needs of new runners and experienced marathoners/track athletes alike.
Be aware that in some cases this means the recoveries may be longer than advertised, to help keep the group together**; more experienced runners will be invited to keep bespoke timings as their condition and ability develops (regardless of speed!).

Main Session
6x

400m @ tempo effort
200m Jog Recovery
200m sprint
2mins static recovery

High Volume Athletes

Athletes conditioned to higher volumes of training may expect to do a maximum of 10 sets of the above but will need to turn up early to get the track time.

Middle Distance (Speed) Session
2x

600m @ 800m pace
200m jog recovery
200m; @ 800m pace – with 10 minutes between sets

4x

150m walk back recovery

* A £2 track fee applies
** If you’re setting your GPS watch up for the session, it’s advisable to use ‘on button press’ for laps. Running around the track isn’t a ‘GPS watch’ friendly activity and will usually indicate you’ve run further than you have, skewing your pace and distance records.

Club Run - Stoney Down
2020-04-29 19:00 - 21:00 | The Junction, Broadstone, Poole, BH18 8AX
Runners meet upstairs in the function room at the Junction Sports Centre in Broadstone by 7pm.
After brief announcements, pacing groups are announced. These usually include:

10 miles @ 7 min/mile
6 or 10 miles @ 8-8:30 min/mile
6 miles @ 9 min/mile
4 or 6 miles at 9:30+ min/mile

You’re free to team up with others to set your own pacing group if your needs aren’t met by the main groups, most of the routes are listed on the club website at this link.

Club Night Routes

There are changing rooms and showers for all and everyone is welcome to stay on for food and drink afterwards.

Training at the Rec
2020-04-28 18:45 - 20:00 | Lockyers Middle School, Blandford Road, Corfe Mullen, Poole, Dorset, BH21 3HQ
Meet at Lockyers Middle School then jog to the Corfe Mullen Rec for the session.
Most runners can expect to do the whole session, although those who are tapering, building up or otherwise don’t want to do the full session can agree which bits to miss out with the coaches.
Main Session – Corfe Mullen Rec

8x 4 min reps on undulating terrain with 1 min static recoveries between reps.

Southampton Marathon
2020-04-26 09:00 - 17:00 | Bar Street, Southampton, Southampton
See website for details (there’s a link to the right of this page)

London Marathon
2020-04-26 09:00 - 17:00 | London

Club Run - Wimborne
2020-04-26 08:30 - 10:30 | Queen Elizabeth Sports Centre, Blandford Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4DT
Meet at QE Sports Centre

London Marathon
2020-04-26 08:00 - 17:00
We hope your training has gone well !
The Poole Runners Coach, organised by Angela Brown, is now full.
