Selection of Races for 2027

The League is in the process of discussing the 2027 races.

The League will be trying to support established races to avoid losing more local races. Ideally we don’t want to rely just on races organised by event management companies. Cost will also be considered, we are aware that some events are getting expensive.

Listed below the races from which the twelve races for 2027 series will be selected. Others will be added if requested and meet the criteria. It does include two “out off area” events (in italics) for discussion and feedback. DRRL Club reps have been sent a significantly more detailed list and are asked to discuss within their Clubs which races are preferred. It’s hoped to finalise 2027 list at the next DRRL committee meeting, on the 21st Sept, and publish shortly after that. If you have any thoughts or comments please chat to your Club captains or DRRL rep before the meeting.

Sadly we have lost around eighteen races in the past few years and are left with limited races to choose from. Lost races are also shown below. DRRL will offer help if any are in the process of being resurrected.

Races being considered for the 2027 League

Race Name Organiser  Race Distance
Broadstone 1/4 Poole Runners 1/4 Marathon
Blackmore Vale Half Blackmore Lions Half
Lytchett 10 LMS 10m
Bournemouth  Bay Half BCP Council Half
Bournemouth  Bay 10k BCP Council 10k
Bournemouth  Bay 5k BCP Council 5k  (U17 event)
May “5” Poole AC 5k
Yeovil  10k Racenationevents 10k
Yeovil  Half Racenationevents Half
Salisbury 10 Salisbury Running Club 10m
NDVM Dorset Doddlers Marathon
Purbeck 10k Purbeck Runners 10k
SOBO 5 Littledown Five Miles
Round the Lakes Poole AC 10k
Stur 1/2 Dorset Doddlers
Run Bournemouth Half Edinburgh   Marathon? Half
Run Bournemouth Supersonic 10k Edinburgh   Marathon? 10k
Weymouth 10 EHH 10m
Wimborne 10 Wimborne AC 10m
Boscombe 10k Boscombe Joggers 10k

We are awaiting a response from Yeovilton Easter Bunny 10k  about the possibility of including their race

“Lost” Dorset Road Races

  1. March Hare 20
  2. Holborn 5
  3. Christchurch 10k
  4. Littledown 5
  5. Round the Rock
  6. Portland 10mile
  7. Piddle Valley Half
  8. Milbourn St Andrew 9.7 mile
  9. MK 12k
  10. Gillingham Hilly 7
  11. Gold Hill 10k
  12. Poole 10k
  13. Wimborne 20
  14. Bournemouth 10 mile