Dorchester Dash 10k 2019
13 October 2019
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Starting and finishing at Dorchester Sports Centre and heading out into beautiful local scenery including Maiden Castle. This is a one lap route which starts from Dorchester Sports Centre onto quiet urban roads before heading up to and around Maiden Castle. The course profile has an undulating gradient with a couple of challenging hills. Scenic views of the countryside add to the attraction of this event.
To download the route map click here.
Runners of all abilities are welcome at the event.
Kindly sponsored by: Umbongo, Chelston Direct and The Self Storage Company
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Event Info
- Venue - Dorchester Sports Centre, Coburg Road, Dorchester, DT1 2HR
- Registration - 8.15am (race numbers and timing chips to be collected on race day)
- Entry fee - Affiliated & 1610 members = £14 / Unaffiliated = £16 (£2 extra on the day - only available if race limit has not been reached)
- Start time - 10.00am
- Minimum age of 15 (16 on or before 31/12/19)
- Finishers medals and age group prizes
- Cancellation Policy
Junior 1k Fun Run
Registration for the Junior 1k Fun Run opens at 8.30am in the main foyer of the sports centre and costs £2.50 per person which includes a medal. The 1k fun run will start at 10.15am at the main start line. Its open to children of all ages and will all be off road, however we ask that very young runners are accompanied by an adult.
Silver Fox Trot 2k - New for 2019!
A ‘bitesize’ version of the main course aimed at the more mature participant who would like to get involved but with a slower pace and shorter distance! Walk, jog, or run—this one’s all about FUN, with a medal for everyone. Price £2.50 per entry. Enter online or on the day. Starts 8.30am
Part of the 1610 Race Series - get the 10k Medal Collection
The Dorchester Dash 10k is part of the 1610 Race Series, consisting of four 10k races and our family 5k & 2k fun run - which are all located in Somerset and Dorset. Complete all four of our 10k runs (Bridgwater, Chard, Dorchester, Shepton) to bag yourself our new 1610 medal collection. Click here for details of all 1610 Race Series events.
By taking part in the 1610 Race Series you are fundraising for your local 1610 leisure centre, providing sports and leisure facilities for the whole community.
Sponsoring the Dorchester Dash 10k
We are keen to work with brands and companies who are looking to engage and support our 1610 Race Series runners, their supporters and the wider South West community. For all enquiries please contact us at marketing@1610.org.uk or at 01823 219001.
Got a question?
Please get in touch with our Events team 01823 219001 or email marketing@1610.org.uk.
Coburg Road
Dorchester
DT1 2HR
Registration open from: 08:30:00
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