Sun 2 Aug 2026 Sturminster Newton, Dorset, UK

The Stur Half & 5K | Stur Half

The Stur Half, organised by the Dorset Doddlers is a road race and has been running around rural roads in and around Sturminster Newton since 1990.

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  • Sun 2 Aug 2026
Sturminster Newton, Sturminster Newton
Stur Half

10:30

Age 17 & over

£23-£27

  • 13.1 miles road running

Event overview

The race is sponsored by Honeybuns Bakery, and supported by many other local businesses including Harts of Stur, Symonds & Sampson and Root & Vine. There is also a multi-terrain 5k race, and while you are running we will entertain the children with races on the school field. Whether you are a returning runner or new to the Stur Half, The Dorset Doddlers look forward to welcoming you in 2026.

This event is part of The Stur Half & 5K.

Event details

  • Average fitness
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Families

Route

  • Marshals
  • No headphones
  • Water stations

Location

  • Rural
  • Showers

What's included

  • Cake
  • Medal
  • Memento

How to enter

  • Age 17 & over
  • Entries open
  • Enter on day
  • Enter online
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Stur 5K

10:35

Age 11 & over

£7-£9

  • 5 km multi terrain running
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