Purbeck 10K 2019
21 June 2019
** Entries now closed as race limit has been reached **
The Purbeck 10K 2019 will be held on Friday 21st June, 7:30pm. The picturesque rural undulating course takes in stunning views of Corfe Castle and surrounding heathland. With no big hills, PB’s are frequently recorded year on year.
All proceeds from the race go to a chosen charity, with Cancer Research receiving £2000 in 2018. For 2019, our chosen charity is Swanage Area Dementia Friendly Community.
We are excited that our race is included in the Dorset Road Running League and is the Dorset County Championship race for 10K distance.
Keep up to date on latest news before the event by liking our facebook page. Full race information will be e-mailed to entrants in early June, about two weeks before the event.
Entries
Entries will be opened on Friday 1st February at 8am via FullOnSport. Entries fees are:
£15 affiliated
£17 non-affiliated
Runners must be 15 years or older on race day. Unfortunately the course is not suitable for wheelchairs, dogs or buggies. Accompanying cyclists are not permitted. Personal headphones / earpieces are NOT allowed. You will be disqualified if you are found wearing them.
All finishers will receive a race memento and goody bag. Prizes will be awarded to first 3 male and female winners, and 5 year age category winners.
Transfers
We allow race transfers via Full On Sport. Deadline for transfers TBC.
DRRL & County Championship
The race has been selected as part of the 2019 DRRL & Dorset County Championships. To be eligible for the County Championships, you must either:
- Be born in Dorset
- Have nine months continuous residence in Dorset immediately prior to the date of the race.
- Have nine months service in HM Forces stationed in Dorset immediately prior to the date of the race.
Please note – No athlete is allowed to compete in the Championships of more than one County in any one nine month period.
Race Partners
Once again, Albury and Hall are also proudly supporting the race. Whether you wish to buy or sell, Albury & Hall will offer you a friendly approachable personalised service that is tailored to suit your needs. Please visit http://www.alburyandhall.co.uk for more information.
Race Day
Race HQ is at located Norden Park & Ride, Corfe Castle. BH20 5DW.
There will be plenty of free parking a 2 minute walk from race village. Our race village includes a BBQ and Bar, which should help refresh you after the race!
The race is fully chipped timed and results will be able to be viewed live on the results screen at Race HQ.
The wearing of headphones, or similar devices, is not permitted .
Course Info
The event is accurately measured (SEAA Course Measurement Certificate Number pending) and licenced by UK Athletics (pending), with your results uploaded to Run Britain and Power of 10.
The out and back route takes you from race village, to Arne and back. Course map and elevation profile below (click to enlarge):
Elevation
Undulating course with no long or large hills – total ascent is 285 feet. Click on the image to enlarge it.
Course Records
Can you beat the Course Records? Women’s 36:59, by Serena O’Connor (Poole Runners) in 2016, and Men’s 30:56 by Jake Smith (Axe Valley Runners) in 2018.
Our race is run under UKA rules and the course is accurately measured as per the association of UK course measurers.
By entering the race you agree to the following statement:
I understand and agree that the organisers shall not be liable for any accidents, injury, loss or damage resulting from my participation in the Purbeck 10k. I declare that I am an Amateur and that I am medically fit to participate. I will be 15 years or over on 22nd June 2018. I agree to abide by the UKA Rules for Competition. I also understand that event officials reserve the right to delay, cancel, or suspend the race due to circumstances that would make it impractical and/or unsafe to stage the event, and that in such circumstance no refund will be given. I further understand that no refund will be given if I am unable to compete due to illness or injury.
Please note for accuracy and admin purposes our preferred method of entry is online via FullonSport. However paper entry is available by contacting us by e-mail. (paper entry will be subject to an additional admin fee)
Near Corfe Castle
Wareham
BH20 5DW
Registration open from: 18:00:00
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