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Fun runs in Dorset

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Muddy good fun! Tackle 15+ award-winning obstacles across 6km of stunning Dorset countryside — then celebrate with friends, a cold drink, and a t-shirt you've truly earned.
  • Sat 16 - Sun 17 May
  • £39.60-£44
  • Teams save 10%
Sturminster Newton, Dorset

Dorset Mud Run

Muddy good fun! Tackle 15+ award-winning obstacles across 6km of stunning Dorset countryside — then celebrate with friends, a cold drink, and a t-shirt you've truly earned.

  • Mud run 2
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Age 16-65
Sun, sea and running as it should be! From kids’ dashes to a coastal half marathon, enjoy sun, sea and smiles at Bournemouth’s ultimate running festival.
  • Sat 10 - Sun 11 Oct
  • £15.50-£51.50
Bournemouth, Dorset

Run Bournemouth

Sun, sea and running as it should be! From kids’ dashes to a coastal half marathon, enjoy sun, sea and smiles at Bournemouth’s ultimate running festival.

  • Fun run 3
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Families
  • Venue accessible
  • Recycling
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Event expo
  • Urban
  • Park
  • Coast
  • Sustainability policy
  • Public transport links
  • Age 3 & over
  • Sat 9 May
  • £20-£60
Poole, Dorset

Seaside Scramble

  • 5 km track and field
  • Sun 21 Jun
  • FREE
Dorchester, Dorset

Giants Head Marathon Weekend | LittleFeet Bell Race

  • 2 miles trail running
  • Sun 2 Aug
  • £7-£9
Sturminster Newton, Dorset

The Stur Half & 5K | Stur 5K

  • 5 km multi terrain running

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