Aid station one
TBC
Half Marathon and 10km routes.
DORCHESTER
HALF MARATHON & 10km
Explore Dorset's historic county town in a friendly and inclusive Half Marathon or 10km using pavements, cycle paths and quiet urban sections.
Sunday 4 October 2026 • Dorchester
Half21.1km route
10km10km route
Event start09:15
Entry from£30 / £22.50
Event at a glance
Everything you need quickly, with clear links for parking, routes and booking.
EVENT CODE
01DOR26
EVENT DATE
04 OCT 2026
START / FINISH
DORCHESTER CRICKET CLUB
EVENT TYPE
ROAD RUNNING
AGE RANGE
12 - 90
PARKING
DT1 2EN
WHAT3WORDS
vegetable.begin.sulked
ENTRY COST
£30.00 / £22.50
MEDAL OPTION
OPTIONAL AT ENTRY
About the event
Run through historic Dorchester
Join us for a welcoming Half Marathon and 10km around Dorset's historic county town, starting and finishing at Dorchester Cricket Club.
The routes are mainly on pavements and cycle paths, giving runners an accessible and enjoyable way to experience the town and surrounding area.
Whether you are chasing a personal best, building towards a new goal or simply enjoying a relaxed day of running, runners, walkers and Jeffers are all welcome.
Historic DorchesterRun through Dorset's county town.
Road RunningPavements and cycle paths.
Timed EventReceive an official finish time.
Everyone WelcomeRunners, walkers and Jeffers.
Optional MedalChoose with or without at entry.
Friendly AtmosphereA relaxed local running event.
A welcoming Dorset running event
Discover Dorset's county town on foot.
Enjoy historic streets, green spaces and well-used local paths in an event designed to be friendly, accessible and enjoyable for every ability.
Historic town setting
Friendly atmosphere
No formal cut-off
Recorded finish time
Race Day Guide
Specific event information
Please read the information below before arriving on event day.
Parking opens
07:00
Registration
07:30 – 09:00
All routes start
09:15
View the official route map
You can view the complete event route using the button below.
Open Route Map
No printed maps
Printed maps will not be supplied at the event. Please download or print your own copy if required.
The routes will be marked, but signs can occasionally be moved. We recommend downloading the route to your phone or navigation device before starting.
Energy drink
Water
Bananas
Jelly sweets
Important dietary information
Gels are not supplied. We cannot guarantee that products are free from nuts, gluten or wheat. Participants with specific dietary requirements should carry their own supplies.
Aid station two
TBC
Half Marathon route only.
What's included
Included as part of your entry.
Signed routes
Free aid stations
Event photosRoute specific medal option
Timed event
First aid
Broom wagon
Food available to purchase
Drinks available to purchase
FINISHER MEDALS
Your Medal, Your Choice
Not everyone wants or values a medal, so we've made it optional.
You can choose to enter with or without one.
Entries remain open after the medal cut-off; late entrants can take part without a medal or choose a generic medal.
INDIVIDUAL ENTRIES
One Entry Per Runner
All entries must be completed individually for each runner. This ensures we have the correct details for everyone taking part.
We require each runner's full details, including their date of birth, as this is used to calculate age-group categories and age-group placings in the official results.
Individual entries also ensure that the correct runner is linked to their race number and finishing time on the day.
If you're entering with friends, family or a club, that's absolutely fine — just complete a separate entry for each person.
On the day costs are £45.00 for all routes.
Local Hotel & Transport Links
Useful local travel links for runners visiting Dorchester.
Accommodation
There is a Premier Inn in Dorchester close to the start/finish, plus several other hotels nearby.
Train Links
Dorchester is served by local train links from surrounding areas.
Plan Ahead
Please check travel and parking before event day.