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
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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.
Enjoy historic streets, green spaces and well-used local paths in an event designed to be friendly, accessible and enjoyable for every ability.
View the route profiles below. You can also open the event on Ride with GPS.
Please read the information below before arriving on event day.
You can view the complete event route using the button below.
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.
Marshals will be located at course splits where applicable, helping runners follow the correct route.
Anyone still on the course after this time may be collected by the broom wagon.
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.
Half Marathon and 10km routes.
Half Marathon route only.
Included as part of your entry.
Not everyone wants or values a medal, so we've made it optional. You can choose to enter with or without one.
If entry is open we have Medals 11/09/2026 - 22 10km medals and 17 Half medals remain..
Entries remain open after this date, but late entrants will take part without a medal.
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On the day costs are £45.00 for all routes.
Useful local travel links for runners visiting Dorchester.
There is a Premier Inn in Dorchester close to the start/finish, plus several other hotels nearby.
Dorchester is served by local train links from surrounding areas.
Please check travel and parking before event day.