The Bluebell Bash | 5K

Timetable

• 08:00 | Registration opens
• 09:30 | Half Marathon starts
• 09:45 | Half Marathon canicross starts
• 10:00 | 10K starts
• 10:15 | 10K canicross starts
• 10:30 | 5K starts
• 10:45 | 5K canicross starts

Dogs

Must be on a lead and kept under control at all times.

GPX route

The route is displayed on the map above.

Overview

Starting from the rural hamlet of Manswood Bottom near Witchampton, the Bluebell Bash takes runners straight into the Dorset countryside on a scenic multi-terrain trail. The route winds through ancient woodland, open farmland and quiet countryside tracks, with sections of forest floor often carpeted in vibrant bluebells during the spring season. 

Expect a varied trail underfoot, with firm paths mixed with natural terrain that may include ruts and exposed tree roots in places. The course gently rolls across the landscape with a few hills to keep things interesting, but nothing too daunting, making it an enjoyable challenge for runners of all levels. 

Along the way, runners are rewarded with peaceful woodland scenery and wide countryside views, giving the event a classic Dorset trail-running feel. All routes are clearly waymarked and supported by marshals, helping you focus on the run and the surroundings rather than navigation. 

Whether you’re taking on the 5K, 10K or half marathon, the Bluebell Bash delivers a memorable spring run through one of the region’s most beautiful natural displays.

Event HQ

Manswood
Wimborne
Dorset
BH21 5BD
UK

Race HQ

The venue is a grass area down a short distance of hard farm track way in the hamlet of Manswood Bottom, near Witchampton.

By car

The best route to the start point is from the A354 Salisbury to Blandford road.  Between Tarrant Hinton and Cashmoor, take the minor road signposted to Long Crichel and continue through this village and 2 miles after the turn off the A354 bear right up a hill signposted to Witchampton. The race venue is location 1 mile after the junction at the bottom of the hill, on your right.

Runners coming from the east should use the B3078 and take the turning to Witchampton and then follow the signs to Manswood from the village centre. The venue will be highlighted using our own signs.

Please drive with consideration for other road users and for the villagers – the roads leading to the race are narrow. 

Parking

There is limited parking on the grass adjacent to the registration building and start area, but due to the high number of race entrants, cars will also be parked in a grass paddock to your left, near the road. Access is fine in all weathers and for all types of vehicles. Parking here will involve a short 500m walk to the race start area. Please cooperate with and respect the volunteers who are on site to help with parking.

Included

• Finisher’s medal
• Well-stocked aid stations
• Trophies for the top in M/F both races
• Event photographer in attendance
• Post-race refreshments

Loved every moment of this event! The atmosphere was great! Carly-Marie C

My first time doing this event and I have to say it was a really lovely run. Through the woods, full of Bluebells, through fields and such beautiful surroundings, blue sky all day. Lesley S

The Bluebell Bash is hands down the best race I've done! Course marking was perfect, aid stations were amazing, views were top notch, honestly I cannot fault the whole experience. Sally M

The course was perfectly marked, and the entire event was flawlessly managed. Highly recommended! Beth N

Great run, scenery and friendly Hilary L

First 10K run Everything was really good Vicky G

Absolutely fantastic event with seamless organisation! Denise B

Amazing course and support, everything was top-notch. Can’t wait to race again next year! Anna S

Loved every moment of this event! The atmosphere was great! Gary Y

The whole event was excellent. Really relaxed but well organised. Emma B

My first time at this event & by far my favourite. Beautiful scenery & absolutely love the medal! Selina S

Amazing course and support, everything was top-notch. Can’t wait to race again next year! Julia S

Such a well organised event through spectacular countryside, the marshalls were brilliant and the general atmosphere was great 😊 Jo S

Another excellent event by Tricounties. This course is outstanding with no problems throughout the day. James N

Very well organised event and the organisers have kept entrant numbers down which made the event feel very friendly. Beautiful, well marked course with lots of bluebells and great marshaling. Zoe R

Amazing event, my second time, less muddy than last year!! Such beautiful scenery cannot be understated JUST GLORIOUS trail running from start to finish apart from maybe 100m of road running plus a few graded farmers roads . Rebecca C

Lovely event with a friendly atmosphere and beautiful bluebells! Thanks for the great organisation and turning on the weather for us! Hannah A

Great route, well organised and lovely volunteers Laura P

Another fabulously well organised run but don't forget, the star of the show is the landscape which we run over and to access to private areas is a bonus you don't get to enjoy that often. The selection of the route generated an interesting, stimulating and nicely balanced run. Greg P

Fab, friendly run through the most gorgeous bluebell woods and cake at the end! Love that it’s cup-free. Kate A

Great race in stunning location. Nice wide tracks which were great for us canicross to pass other runners. Sharon D

No one for a PB, route to lovely not to stop for a few photos. Excellent organisation. Helen S

Amazing course and support, everything was top-notch. Can’t wait to race again next year! Dawn M

It was absolutely brilliant, beautiful course, obviously helped by the weather. I loved it and will definitely do it again next year. Rachel N

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