BRIDPORT

HALF MARATHON & 10km

Explore Bridport and the surrounding local area in a friendly and inclusive Half Marathon or 10km using pavements, cycle paths and quiet urban sections.

Sunday 13 September 2026 • Bridport

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Half21.1km route
10km10km route
09:15Event start
£30 / £22.50Entry from

Event at a glance

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EVENT CODE 01BRID26
EVENT DATE 13 SEP 2026
START / FINISH PLOTTINGHAM FIELD
EVENT TYPE ROAD RUNNING
AGE RANGE 12 - 90
PARKING DT6 3TP & DT6 3RF
WHAT3WORDS ///catapult.cobras.remotes
WHAT3WORDS (PARKING 2) ///reflector.purest.food
ENTRY COST £30.00 / £22.50
MEDAL OPTION OPTIONAL AT ENTRY
Event Parking

Plan where to park before event day.

Please choose one of the parking areas below and allow plenty of time to walk to the start,(Max 3 mins from each car park)

01

Main Event Car Park

Location West St Car Park
Spaces Available 120 Spaces
Parking Cost £4.20 up to 4 Hours
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02

Overflow Parking

Location Hope Terrace car park
Spaces Available 22 Spaces
Parking Cost £3.70 up to 4 Hours
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03

Additional Parking

Location Rope Walks car park
Spaces Available 150 Spaces
Parking Cost £3.70 up to 4 hours
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Important: There is no offical event parking but these are the suggested location.
About the event

Run through scenic Bridport

Join us for a welcoming Half Marathon and 10km around Bridport and the surrounding local area, starting and finishing at Bridport.

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 BridportRun through this characterful Dorset market 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.
Running in Bridport Bridport Half Marathon runners
A welcoming Dorset running event

Discover Bridport on foot.

Enjoy Bridport's parks, paths, local streets and green spaces in an event designed to be friendly, accessible and enjoyable for every ability.

Scenic local routes
Friendly atmosphere
No formal cut-off
Recorded finish time

Routes available

View the route profiles below. You can also open the event on Ride with GPS.

Half Marathon

21.1km 268m elevation
RWGPS Strava GPX

10km

10km 86m elevation
RWGPS Strava GPX
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.

No formal race cut-off

Marshals will be located at course splits where applicable, helping runners follow the correct route.

Important return time All participants must return by 14:00

Anyone still on the course after this time may be collected by the broom wagon.

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.

01
Aid station one 6km

Half Marathon route only.

02
Aid station two Half Marathon: 14km

10km Route: 5km

Used by both the Half Marathon and 10km routes.

YOUR ENTRY

What's Included

Support and event essentials included as part of your entry.

Signed Routes
Free Aid Stations
Event Photos
Route Specific Medal Option
Timed Event
First Aid
Broom Wagon
Food Available
Drinks Available
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 date, but late entrants can take part without a medal or choose to receive a generic medal.

MEDAL AVAILABILITY 10km OFFICIAL MEDALS ARE SOLD OUT JUST 16 HALF MARATHON MEDALS LEFT
10KM ENTRIES

If you enter the 10km with a medal, you will receive a GENERIC MEDAL from 20/08/2026.

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On the day costs are £45.00 for all routes.

Local Hotel & Transport Links

Useful local travel links for runners visiting Bridport.

Accommodation

There is a Premier Inn in Dorchester close to the start/finish, plus several other hotels nearby.

Train Links

Bridport is served by local bus links, with the nearest mainline rail stations at Dorchester and Axminster.

Plan Ahead

Please check travel and parking before event day.

Premier Inn Trainline