Dorset, Somerset &amp; Bristol


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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-dark-moors-moors-valley-country-park-near-ringwood-sat-27-jan"><a href="https://whitestarrunning.clubtrac.co.uk/e/dark-moors-7128" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dark Moors,</a> Moors Valley Country Park, near Ringwood,  Sat 27 Jan</h2>



<p>Run 5 and 10 miles around the trails and woods of the country park in the dark.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-two-tunnels-races-near-bath-sun-25-feb-sun-2-june-sun-18-august"><a aria-label="Two Tunnels races (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.relishrunningraces.com/bath-two-tunnels-railway-running-races.php" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Two Tunnels races</a>, near Bath, Sun 25 Feb, Sun 2 June, Sun 18 August</h2>



<p>The Devonshire and Combe Down Tunnels and some of Bath&#8217;s attractions en route and a wide range of races and runs for all levels, from a 500m Colourburst race (that&#8217;ll be me) to a marathon (you?). It&#8217;s the UK&#8217;s longest underground 10K btw.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://justracinguk.com/event/weymouth-half-marathon-2023/">Weymouth Half Marathon</a>, Sun 17 March</h2>



<p>13.1 miles through the heart of Weymouth taking in the stunning views of the Jurassic coastline. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-big-cheese-cheddar-sun-17-march"><a href="https://www.cheddarrunningclub.co.uk/big-cheese" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Big Cheese</a>, Cheddar, Sun 17 March</h2>



<p>Fifteen miles and two thousand feet of fell running around the Mendips. Not one for the fainthearted. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-bath-half-around-bath-sun-17-march"><a aria-label="Bath Half (opens in a new tab)" href="https://bathhalf.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Bath Half</a>, around Bath, Sun 17 March</h2>



<p>This one, a two-lap flat course around the city of Bath, has raised over £30 million for charities over the years. The Battle of the Bands, local bands playing in different locations along the route, will keep you going.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-mapperton-muddle-near-beaminster-sat-23-march"><a href="https://whitestarrunning.clubtrac.co.uk/e/mapperton-muddle-7938" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mapperton Muddle,</a> near Beaminster, Sat 23 March</h2>



<p>A hilly, muddy 10K and half marathon in and around the Earl and Countess of Sandwich&#8217;s Mapperton Estate.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-yeovil-half-marathon-sun-24-march"><a aria-label="Yeovil Half Marathon (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.yeovilhalf.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Yeovil Half Marathon</a>, Sun 24 March </h2>



<p>One of Somerset&#8217;s most popular running events, a half marathon with a 2k fun run thrown in. The race starts and ends in town but takes in the Yeovil Country Park, Elizabethan mansion Montacute House and some pretty south Somerset countryside.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bournemouth-beach-bay-run-sun-24-march"><a href="https://bournemouthbayrun.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bournemouth Beach Bay Run</a>, Sun 24 March</h2>



<p>Take care of your groins as you go over the groynes on these half marathon, 10k, 5k and a 1k kids&#8217; fun runs along the flat golden sands.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-albert-goodman-weston-super-half-weston-super-mare-sun-24-march"><a aria-label="The Weston Super Half (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.westonsuperhalf.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Albert Goodman Weston Super Half</a>, Weston-super-Mare, Sun 24 March</h2>



<p>Set off from the Grand Pier on seafront, head off around Weston-super-Mare and the surrounding Somerset villages and countryside, taking in beaches and a nature reserve, before finishing on the end of the Pier.  Not up to the half marathon? Try the Moki Community Mile. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-mud-master-weston-super-mare-sun-21-april"><a aria-label="Mud Master (opens in a new tab)" href="https://mud-master.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mud Master</a>, Weston-super-Mare, Sun 21 April</h2>



<p>You go under it, you can go over it, you can go through it. It&#8217;s not a bear hunt but a challenging but fun 20+ obstacle mud and water course in the fields surrounding Puxton Park. What are you up for:  5k, 10k &#8230; 20k?</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-garmin-uk-trail-running-festival-wimborne-sun-28-april"><a href="https://uktrailrunningfestival.co.uk/home/#top" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Garmin UK Trail Running Festival</a>, Wimborne, Sun 28 April</h2>



<p>A combo of trail running (for all levels from runs with your dog and woodland walks to half and full marathons), camping and live music on the beautiful St Giles estate.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-st-margaret-s-hospice-colour-run-taunton-racecourse-sat-18-may"><a href="https://www.st-margarets-hospice.org.uk/colourrun" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">St Margaret&#8217;s Hospice Colour Run</a>, Taunton Racecourse, Sat 18 May</h2>



<p>Run, walk or jog 5k covered with powder paint, foam and glitter, in aid of the Somerset charity.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-jurassic-coast-ultra-challenge-sat-18-amp-sun-19-may"><a aria-label="Jurassic Coast Challenge (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.ultrachallenge.com/jurassic-coast-challenge/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge</a>, Sat 18 &amp; Sun 19 May</h2>



<p>Run, jog or walk 10k, 25k, a marathon, 50k or 100k (gulp) along the Jurassic Coast, starting in Corfe Castle.  Piece of (Dorset apple) cake. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.greatrun.org/events/great-bristol-run/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">AJ Bell Great Bristol Run</a>, Sun 19 May</h2>



<p>10k and half marathons starting and finishing in the centre of the city with great views, inspiring history and graffiti along the way. Family run too. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-cheddar-gorge-challenge-sun-9-june"><a aria-label="Cheddar Gorge Challenge (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.relishrunningraces.com/cheddar-gorge-challenge.php" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cheddar Gorge Challenge</a>, Sun 9 June</h2>



<p>Run along the gorge&#8217;s cliff top paths, with awesome views across the Somerset Levels and the Bristol Channel. Races from fun runs up to a full marathon.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://whitestarrunning.co.uk/giants-head/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Giant&#8217;s Head Weekend,</a> Sydling St Nicholas, Sat 15 &amp; Sun 16 June</h2>



<p>Running though the Sydling and Cerne valleys, with two races and a barn dance on Sat and a Bell Race and Half Marathon on Sun. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.channelevents.co.uk/exmoor-running-and-walking-festival/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Exmoor Running &amp; Walking Festival</a>,  Fri 22 – Sun 23 June</h2>



<p>The Exmoor Perambulation and Man vs Moor come together over one weekend, starting with a sunset swim on Pinkery Pond and all kinds of walks and runs inbetween, from kids 1.5k runs to the full <a href="https://www.channelevents.co.uk/man-vs-moor/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Man vs Moors gamut, </a>passing through some of Exmoor&#8217;s remotest areas. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.superhumansports.com/events/superhuman-games" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Superhuman Games</a>, Bristol, Sat 29 June</h2>



<p>Does what is says on the tin. One of the UK&#8217;s toughest outdoor functional fitness and endurance events, with workouts, running, rowing and even rucking, heavy carries, assault course and other lung-busting, muscle-burning stuff, at the Greville Smyth Sports Ground.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bournemouth-pier-to-pier-swim-sat-29-june"><a aria-label="Bournemouth Pier to Pier Swim (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.bhf.org.uk/how-you-can-help/events/swims/bournemouth-pier-to-pier-swim" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bournemouth Pier to Pier Swim</a>, Sat 29 June </h2>



<p>It&#8217;s just under a one and half miles swim in the sea between Bournemouth to Boscombe piers, and all in aid of the British Heart Foundation. Ready to wade in? </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-swanage-triathlon-festival-sun-30-june"><a aria-label="The Swanage Triathlon Festival (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.swanagetriathlonfestival.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The</a><a href="https://challenging.events/e/the-original-swanage-triathlon-festival-8677" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Swanage Triathlon Festival</a>, Sun 30 June</h2>



<p>Six different race options, with swims in Swanage Bay, undulating cycle sections with a whizz down Kingston hill and running up to Ballard Down on the Purbeck Hills. Spectacular views (if you can catch your breath).  </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.ukrunningevents.co.uk/events/inflatable-5k/bristol_2024" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Inflatable 5k</a>, Bristol, Sat 6 July</h2>



<p>Tackle 32 giant obstacles with five pumping music zones over a 5k course on the North Somerset Showground. Choose from 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k distances. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-cider-amp-piggy-plod-near-blandford-forum-fri-19-sun-21-july"><a href="https://whitestarrunning.clubtrac.co.uk/e/cider-and-piggy-plod-7914" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cider &amp; Piggy Plod</a>, near Blandford Forum, Fri 19 – Sun 21 July</h2>



<p>Run in teams or solo in the Cider 24 and Cider Frolic (24- and 12-hour lapped races – yes, honest), with adults and kids Piggy Plods (10 &amp; 4km respectively) and camping, at Myncen Farm, the home of Cranborne Chase Cider.  Ooh-aarrrr!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-minehead-triathlon-sun-6-oct"><a aria-label="Minehead Triathlon (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.channelevents.co.uk/minehead-triathlon/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Minehead Triathlon</a>,  Sun 6 Oct</h2>



<p>Swim 750m in the open sea (brrrr); a 20km cycle on hilly roads with brilliant views out and back towards the village of Porlock and a 5km<strong> </strong>run taking in Minehead seafront and the woods of Culver Cliff. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-run-bournemouth-sat-12-amp-sun-13-oct"><a href="https://www.runbournemouth.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Run Bournemouth</a>, Sat 12 &amp; Sun 13 Oct</h2>



<p>Another weekend of races – some of which are along the coast – from a half marathon, super sonic (10k) and supernova (5k), junior races, down to a kids&#8217; kilometre.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://exmoorswim.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Exmoor Open Water Swim</a>, near Dulverton, date to be announced</h2>



<p>Wetsuits on for 1k, 2k, 4k and 6k around Wimbleball Lake, with the oldest long-distance participant crowned the Queen or&nbsp;King of The Moors and&nbsp;those brave enough to swim &#8216;skins&#8217; (without wetsuits – eek) named King&nbsp;and Ice Queen<strong>.</strong></p>



<p><strong>Just getting started? Join a <a href="https://www.parkrun.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">free park run run</a> near you</strong></p>



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