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The course starts and finishes on the The Broadway ROUTE MAP FOR RUN
Race HQ is kindly provided by The Junction and the 2018 DRRL award ceremony will take place following the race.
Due to the nature of the course, this event is unsuitable for wheelchairs, buggies or dogs. Cut off time is 90 minutes
You need to be able to hear instructions from our marshalls so NO HEADPHONES OF ANY TYPE ARE ALLOWED
The Lytchett 10 is a ten mile road race starting at Lytchett Minster Sports Centre, Post Green Rd, Lytchett Minster, Poole, Dorset BH16 6JD. The course is hilly and entirely on road and pavements.
in 2019 Lytchett 10 is a Dorset Road Race League race and also part of the Imperial Series incorporating three Dorset 10 mile races (with Bournemouth 10 and Larmer 10) with a unique medal for all series finishers and prizes based on cumulative times!
Bournemouth 10 (09:00am on Sunday 24th Feb)
Larmer 10 (08:30am on Saturday 9th Mar)
The race is open to runners aged 17 and over, although, unfortunately unsuitable for wheelchairs. Dogs, buggies and headphones are not permitted for safety reasons. PLEASE NOTE: There is a cutoff of 1 hour 15 at the half way point.
The race is organised by The Lytchett Manor Striders in accordance with UKA Rules. UK Athletics Race License 2019-36420
Memento for all finishers.
Prizes will be awarded as follows:
1st, 2nd and 3rd Man
1st, 2nd and 3rd Lady
1st Male team (4 to count)
1st Female team (3 to count)
Vets Prizes in 5 year categories – Only one prize per runner, not including team prizes.
There will also be an additional prize for beating the course records:
Men: 50:55 2014 Chris Powner
Ladies: 1:00:51 1997 Birhan Dagne
The race is organised by Bournemouth Athletic Club and starts and finishes at Bournemouth Pier.
The race is one lap covering an undulating road surface mainly along the Promenade and Cliff-Top overlooking the seafront with stunning views of the Isle of Wight and the Purbeck Hills in the distance.
There are no entries on day
Race Limit: 700
Number Collection
Please collect your race numbers on the day (it is NOT posted out) between 07:00 – 08:15 by the Start Area at Bournemouth Pier, BH2 5AA
Or collect your number at the Lytchett 10 race on February 11th
The course is not suitable for wheelchairs, dogs or buggies
Accompanying cyclists are not permitted
Headphones are not permitted – Runners will be disqualified
All runners are expected to be able to complete the event in under 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Runners must have covered the first 4 miles within 1 hour or will be withdrawn.
PRIZES
All finishers will receive a memento on the day.
Additionally, the following prizes, as a minimum, will be awarded:
First THREE individuals: Male & Female.
1st male in the following vet categories: 40, 50, 60
1st female in the following vet categories: 40, 50, 60
1st, 2nd, 3rd male and female teams. (First 3 count)
Please Note: 1 prize per runner, not including team prizes
New Course Record Bonus of £50!
Men 2017: Steven Way 55:13
Women 2016: Emma Dews 1:01:13
This event will take place at Puddletown RFC and is a 5km event with a different ale at every km, The event ends into a beer tent where there will be entertainment from the hustle and a bar for those who wish to carry on the festivities.
The event is supported and sponsored by The Piddle Brewery.
Please see WSPH FB Page for discount code.
Entries for the 2019 marathon will open in November 2018.
Entry
Entries will be restricted to 400 participants.
Entrants must be 18 years of age or over on the day of the event.
Dogs, wheelchairs and baby buggies are not allowed.
The use of personal music players is not permitted. Any infringements will lead to disqualification.
Race Numbers
Numbers will NOT be posted. Runners will need to register at the start from 7:00AM on race day.
Confirmation of entry will be done by email or by post if a SSAE is included with entry.
Closing Date
On the 2nd May 2019 or when the limit of 400 is reached. Strictly no entries on the day.
Awards
Medal and technical tshirt to all finishers.
Prizes to 1st, 2nd, 3rd Open Male and Female, 1st Male and 1st Female in the following age categories: 18-20+, 30+, 40+, 50+, 60+, 70+, 1st Male and 1st Female teams (based on aggregate time of the first 3 members of a qualifying club).
Competitors can win only one prize (except team prize) and will be considered in the Open category first.
Prize giving will take place at the school.
Hog Roast and Live Music
The marathon race entry will include a Hog Roast, vegetarian or vegan food option. It will be served at the school. Supporters will be able to purchase food on the day if they wish.
Time Limit
There is a 6 ½ hours time limit. Runners unable to complete the race in that time limit will be offered retirement but are welcome to complete the run at their own risk.
Unable to Run
Swapping of numbers is encouraged but the race organiser should be made aware of the swap taking place. The runner retiring should contact the organiser to give the details of the runner taking over the entry. The new runner should then email/post a completed entry form.
If you do not have to somebody to give your place to, you will be offered a refund for your entry ( minus a £2 administration fee ) or to donate your entry fee to the school. Refunds will no longer be available after the 2nd May 2019.
Race Full
If the race is oversubscribed you should contact the organisers and have your name put down on the waiting list. Should a number become available you will be contacted by the race organiser.
Numbers will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
Relay
Entries for the 2019 relay will open in January 2019.
A relay team is composed of a maximum of 4 runners. Each runner will run approx 10km.
Entry
Due to the limited amount of parking available at some change overs, we have chosen to restrict the number of relay entries to 40 teams.
Entrants to the relay must be 15 years of age or over on the day of the event if running one leg (17 if running two legs and 18 if running three legs).
Dogs, wheelchairs and baby buggies are not allowed.
The use of personal music players is not permitted. Any infringements will lead to disqualification.
Changeover Points
The first change over is at Newton Steel at junction with Station Road and Landshire Lane in Henstridge.
The second change over at Goods Farm just before Stour Row and the third and final change over at Applin’s Farm in Farrington.
Hog Roast and Live Music
A Hog Roast will be served at the school after the race. The Hog Roast is not included in the relay entry fee. Runners and supporters will be able to purchase food on the day if they wish.
Awards
Tshirt to all finishers.
Prizes to 1st, 2nd, 3rd all Male Team, all Female Team and mixed Team.
Prize giving will take place at the school.
The 5th Yeovil Marathon, hosted by Yeovil Town Road Running Club. The event is being held at the Athletics Track at RNAS Yeovilton by kind permission from Commodore Nick Tindal.
Entry is limited to 300 runners.
There is a time limit of 6 hours to complete.
No Headphones are to be worn during the race due to the route being mainly country roads with some blind bends that wont be being closed during the race.
Refund.
If you are unlucky enough to fall foul of injury before the race then we will refund you 25% of your entry fee, or if your feeling generous then you could donate your entry fee to the 2 charity partners. However, after the 1st April there will be no refund offered, either way contact us at the earliest opportunity so we can take you off the entry list.
Race packs will be given out on the day, these will include your race number and timing chip.
Registration will open at 07:45 on the morning of the race, and will close at 08:45 15 minutes before the start of the race.
The race HQ will be located within the marquee by the Athletics Track at RNAS Yeovilton.
All finishers will recieve a bespoke medal, T-shirt and goody bag.
The route has changed for 2018 but is still fairly flat with only small inclines. The start and finish are on the athletics track. From the start you follow the access road to the main B3151, at the end of the access road you make a right turn and follow the road all the way to Ilchester. Turn left and keep following the road into Limington. Follow the winding country road through the quaint village of Ashington and on towards Mudford. As you come to the junction with the A359 at Mudford you turn left, and after a short trip along the A359 you turn left again back onto the quiet country roads, and head towards Chilton Cantelo. At the school turn right and follow the road until the first turning on your left, which you take. Follow this road all the way to the staggered crossroads, at which point you will turn left. A short way down the road you will take a right turn and follow the road all the way along through the hamlet of Urgashay and end up on the B3151 where you turn left and head towards the Camp and the start of the second lap. On the second lap, you turn left back in towards the athletics track and the finish line.
the Heron Half, hosted by Yeovil Town Road Running Club. The event is being held at the Athletics Track at RNAS Yeovilton by kind permission from Commodore Nick Tindal.
The event is in aid of 2 charities; The Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity and the Yeovilton Military Wives Choir.
The Heron Half will be run under English Athletics Licence and rules, and will hold a Certificate of Accuracy.
Entry is limited to 700 runners.
There is a time limit of 5 hours to complete.
No Headphones are to be worn during the race due to the route being mainly country roads with some blind bends that wont be being closed during the race.
Refund.
If you are unlucky enough to fall foul of injury before the race then we will refund you 25% of your entry fee, or if your feeling generous then you could donate your entry fee to the 2 charity partners. However, after the 1st April there will be no refund offered, either way contact us at the earliest opportunity so we can take you off the entry list.
Race packs will be posted out, these will include your race number and timing chip.
Registration will open at 07:45 on the morning of the race, and will close at 09:45 15 minutes before the start of the race.
The race HQ will be located within the marquee by the Athletics Track at RNAS Yeovilton.
All finishers will recieve a bespoke medal, T-shirt and goody bag.
The route for 2019 is fairly flat with only small inclines. The start and finish are on the athletics track. From the start you follow the access road to the main B3151, at the end of the access road you make a right turn and follow the road all the way to Ilchester. Turn left and keep following the road into Limington. Follow the winding country road through the quaint village of Ashington and on towards Mudford. As you come to the junction with the A359 at Mudford you turn left, and after a short trip along the A359 you turn left again back onto the quiet country roads, and head towards Chilton Cantelo. At the school turn right and follow the road until the first turning on your left, which you take. Follow this road all the way to the staggered crossroads, at which point you will turn left. A short way down the road you will take a right turn and follow the road all the way along through the hamlet of Urgashay and end up on the B3151 where you turn left and head towards the Camp. You will turn left back in towards the athletics track and the finish line.
The Purbeck 10K 2019 will be held on Friday 21st June, 7:30pm. The picturesque rural undulating course takes in stunning views of Corfe Castle and surrounding heathland. With no big hills, PB’s are frequently recorded year on year.
All proceeds from the race go to a chosen charity, with Cancer Research receiving £2000 in 2018. For 2019, our chosen charity is Swanage Area Dementia Friendly Community.
We are excited that our race is included in the Dorset Road Running League and is the Dorset County Championship race for 10K distance.
Entries
Entries will be opened on Friday 1st February at 8am via <a href =”https://www.fullonsport.com/event/purbeck-10k-2019/profile” target =_blank”>FullOnSport.</a> Entries fees are:
£15 affiliated
£17 non-affiliated
Runners must be 15 years or older on race day. Unfortunately the course is not suitable for wheelchairs, dogs or buggies. Accompanying cyclists are not permitted. Personal headphones / earpieces are NOT allowed. You will be disqualified if you are found wearing them.
All finishers will receive a race memento and goody bag. Prizes will be awarded to first 3 male and female winners, and 5 year age category winners.
Transfers
We allow race transfers via Full On Sport. Deadline for transfers TBC.
DRRL & County Championship
The race has been selected as part of the 2019 DRRL & Dorset County Championships. To be eligible for the County Championships, you must either:
– Be born in Dorset
– Have nine months continuous residence in Dorset immediately prior to the date of the race.
– Have nine months service in HM Forces stationed in Dorset immediately prior to the date of the race.
Please note – No athlete is allowed to compete in the Championships of more than one County in any one nine month period.
Apologies for previously listing on this date the 10K race to be held in September in conjunction with the Purbeck Marathon.
The annual 5K and 10K run this year will take place on Saturday, 22nd June and will start at 11 AM
The start and finish of the Ferndown 5K and 10K race is on the Ferndown King George V playing fields BH22 9EN. The start is at the main entrance on Peter Grant Way. The finish is at the exit of the Ferndown King George V playing fields adjacent to the Ferndown Leisure Centre.
The Ferndown 5K and the two laps 10K course is a flat, classed as multi-terrain taking in the roads of Ferndown and crossing Ferndown common.
There is an unsecured baggage drop available in the playing field pavilion.
There is free car parking at the Leisure Centre adjacent to the playing fields and at the town centre Tesco car park.
Please note that dogs are not allowed at UKA races.
Runners wearing headphones or earpieces will be disqualified under UKA race rules.
Trophies will be handed out at the finish line for the first three male and females across the line in both the 5K and 10K run (12 trophies). To facilitate trophy presentation and to allow photographs to be taken the recipients are asked to remain at the finishing line for a short time
There will be a medal presented to all that finish the 5K or the 10K run.
The 10K run has a minimum age limit of 16 and the 5K a minimum age of 14.
There are three water stations, one located at the entrance to Ferndown Common, the next at the exit from Ferndown Common and one at the finishing line.