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Welcome to the 2010 Sturminster Newton Half Marathon

This year's Stur Half takes place on Sunday, 1st August 2010, starting at 10.30am from Station Road in Sturminster Newton, North Dorset.  It is a road race, organised by the Dorset Doddlers, on country lanes in and around Sturminster Newton.

The race this year is in the Dorset Road Race League and also a County Championship race. As well as the half marathon there will be a 5K race, and also fun races for the children.

We are delighted that this year's race is once again sponsored by Honeybuns, who make exquisitely yummy cakes, and supported by many other
local businesses.

How to find the race

Sturminster Newton lies between Blandford, Shaftesbury and Sherborne, just off the A357. Go to the link on the left hand side for a map 'How to find the race'.

Race admin and late entries...

Both the Half Marathon and the 5K finish and Race Admin will be in the Youth Centre at Sturminster Newton High School.

The main race car park is also at the school, with access from Honeymead Lane rather than Bath Road. When this is full we will direct you to either the Leisure Centre or to other local car parks.

Not just a race, but an event for the whole family

The Blackmore Vale is a beautiful part of Dorset, so why not bring the whole family out for the day. While you are running we will entertain the children with fun races ('spud' and spoon, relays etc., depending on ages).

Refreshments – well, we are runners, and we like food,
especially after a long run!

Our refreshments team, who are raising money for the High School Walking Club, will help you refuel after the race with tea, coffee hot food and home made cakes. You will also be able to get a refreshing real ale, cider or a glass of wine from our beer tent.

Showers and changing at the Leisure Centre

The Presentation will be held on the school field, near the finish, at approximately 1pm.

Roger Brewster from Purbeck Sports will be back with us this year.

So don't rush home after the race – have a drink and a bite to eat, enjoy the presentation, go down to the Mill and make a day of it!

See links above for more information about the race…

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