16 Fun runs in Dorset

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One of the junior events of the Run Bournemouth Festival for ages 3-6 along a beautiful coastal route with the fun of running near Bournemouth Pier!
  • Sat 12 Oct
  • £14.50-£18.50
Bournemouth, Dorset, UK

Run Bournemouth | Kids' Kilometre

One of the junior events of the Run Bournemouth Festival for ages 3-6 along a beautiful coastal route with the fun of running near Bournemouth Pier!

  • 1 km road running
One of the junior events of the Run Bournemouth Festival for ages 6-8 along a beautiful coastal route with the fun of running along Bournemouth Pier!
  • Sat 12 Oct
  • £13.50-£18.50
Bournemouth, Dorset, UK

Run Bournemouth | Junior 1.5K

One of the junior events of the Run Bournemouth Festival for ages 6-8 along a beautiful coastal route with the fun of running along Bournemouth Pier!

  • 1.5 km road running
One of the junior events of the Run Bournemouth Festival for ages 9-12 along a beautiful coastal route with the fun of running along Bournemouth Pier!
  • Sat 12 Oct
  • £13.50-£18.50
Bournemouth, Dorset, UK

Run Bournemouth | Junior 2K

One of the junior events of the Run Bournemouth Festival for ages 9-12 along a beautiful coastal route with the fun of running along Bournemouth Pier!

  • 2 km road running
Glowsticks at the ready for a twinkly coastal run at dusk along the iconic Bournemouth Pier ideal for families, beginners, everyone and part of the exciting Run Bournemouth weekend festival!
  • Sat 12 Oct
  • £22-£32
  • 3 charities
Bournemouth, Dorset, UK

Run Bournemouth | Supernova 5K

Glowsticks at the ready for a twinkly coastal run at dusk along the iconic Bournemouth Pier ideal for families, beginners, everyone and part of the exciting Run Bournemouth weekend festival!

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 28 Apr
  • £5
Wimborne, Dorset, UK

Garmin UK Trail Running Festival | Junior 200M

The Garmin New Forest Marathon is an established event described as "The holy grail of running"

  • 200 m trail running
  • Sun 28 Apr
  • £5
Wimborne, Dorset, UK

Garmin UK Trail Running Festival | Junior 1 Mile

The Garmin New Forest Marathon is an established event described as "The holy grail of running"

  • 1 mile trail running
  • Wed 8 May
  • £12
Poole, Dorset, UK

Upton Summer Series - Race 1 | Junior Race

Six races spread over the summer on a Wednesday evening – All abilities welcome.

  • 1 mile multi terrain running
  • Sat 18 May
  • £10
Wimborne, Dorset, UK

Ox Calf

Following its fantastic first running last year, the Ox Calf is making a welcome return – a 4km kids’ race to complement the Ox Races over the weekend.

  • 4 km trail running
  • Sun 19 May
  • £16-£20
Poole, Dorset, UK

The May 5

A great local, 5 mile race around Canford Heath that offers something for everyone.

  • 5 miles road running
  • Wed 29 May
  • £12
Poole, Dorset, UK

Upton Summer Series - Race 2 | Junior Race

Six races spread over the summer on a Wednesday evening – All abilities welcome.

  • 1 mile multi terrain running
  • Wed 19 Jun
  • £12
Poole, Dorset, UK

Upton Summer Series - Race 3 | Junior Race

Six races spread over the summer on a Wednesday evening – All abilities welcome.

  • 1 mile multi terrain running
  • Sat 6 Jul
  • £8-£9
Bridport, Dorset, UK

Charmouth Challenge and Fun Run | 2 Mile Fun Run

The South West's Premier Fell Run - 2024 Charmouth Challenge and Fun Run fast approaching!

  • 2 miles fell running
  • Wed 10 Jul
  • £12
Poole, Dorset, UK

Upton Summer Series - Race 4 | Junior Race

Six races spread over the summer on a Wednesday evening – All abilities welcome.

  • 1 mile multi terrain running
  • Sun 21 Jul
  • £10
Blandford Forum, Dorset, UK

Kids Piggy Plod

The Kids Piggy Plod is a 4km run around the farm.

  • 4 km trail running
  • Wed 24 Jul
  • £12
Poole, Dorset, UK

Upton Summer Series - Race 5 | Junior Race

Six races spread over the summer on a Wednesday evening – All abilities welcome.

  • 1 mile multi terrain running
  • Wed 7 Aug
  • £12
Poole, Dorset, UK

Upton Summer Series - Race 6 | Junior Race

Six races spread over the summer on a Wednesday evening – All abilities welcome.

  • 1 mile multi terrain running

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