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Bridport Half Marathon and 10km
Bridport Half Marathon and 10km
Bridport, Dorset
1 S Walk, Bridport DT6 3NH, UKSun 7th June 2020
Starting at 08:00
Organiser's Description
Following the latest Government announcement (22nd February 2021) regarding the gradual unlock after the third national lockdown due to the Coronavirus global pandemic.
It was announced that organised outdoor sport can resume from the 29th of March.
Great news moving forward but unfortunately a day late for The Bridport Half and 10km.
It is therefore with regret we must postpone the event until September 26th, 2021 (TBC).
WE HAVE CLOSED ENTRIES TO SEPTEMBER EVENT, HOWEVER YOU CAN STILL ENTER THE VIRTUAL EVENT FOR 28TH MARCH
BRIDPORT HALF MARATHON AND 10 km:
Registration is at the football club, as is parking for most cars, overflow parking is in various other car parks around the town, all of which are within 500m of registration and the start.
The route will be open to traffic, however there are plenty of wide pavements, quite roads and cycle-paths to run on also with plenty of marshals around the course, the run is a safe, scenic route around Bridport town and surrounding villages.
ABOUT THE ROUTE:
Dependent on your route choice will depend on how much of a test you will have,
The Half marathon has a couple of tough hills but also includes many flat, fast sections.
The 10km has just one hill and could be a fast 10km.
Other than the hills it is a mix of flat fast open running, including some running through the town, however there are plenty of wide pavements, quiet roads, and cycle-paths to run on.
We cannot promise a PB, but we can promise a run in the beautiful Dorset countryside.
All the routes will be open to traffic.
This is a small local run, it is a very welcoming, just come and enjoy a run and grab a nice medal as a reward.
EVENT CENTRE:
The event centre location is at
Free parking (Parking is next to the event centre and registration)
Toilets (portaloos)
Pre and Post event massage and taping (Fee payable)
Hot and Cold drinks and small snacks (Fee payable)
We will have the finest coffee house serving Hot drinks, snacks, please bring some change as we are not sure about the mobile networks for card payments.
ROUTES AVAILABLE:
HALF MARATHON
The Half marathon route map can be found on the following link.
RIDE WITH GPS
STRAVA
The 10km route map can be found on the following link.
RIDE WITH GPS
STRAVA
ALL ROUTES MAP LINK:
You can view a full map of all the routes by following this link, we encourage you to have a look at the route before event day.
ROUTE MAP
ROUTES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
SPECIFIC EVENT INFORMATION:
Parking will open at 0730
Registration will be from 0800 – 0945
The HALF MARATHON will start at 0930
The 10 km Will start at 1000
There will be a small safety brief on the start line just before the event begins, if you miss the briefing you will not be able to compete.
EACH RUNNER WILL RECIEVE:
A fantastic finisher medal.
Entry goodies (Distance specific)
Timed results
Safe bag drop.
Aid station/s (Route distance will determine how many)
First aid in the event centre and throughout the event course
AFTER ENTERING:
On entering the event you will receive a booking confirmation email.
If you do not receive it, please check your Spam/Junk folder.
Further event details will be sent to your registered email address before the event.
Event updates will arrive approx. 1 month before an event, but everything you need to know is contained within these event pages.
MORE INFORMATION:
Whether you are setting yourself a fitness target, raising money for your good cause or just coming to join the hundreds of other runners who are running for their own goals, you know you can also run just for fun.
FANCY HELPING AT AN EVENT:
We always welcome volunteers at our events so if you fancy joining the team for the day or even a few hours at registration or with parking, please get in touch. You will be rewarded for your efforts and will be able to choose an event to enter for free, that is any event and any distance.
If you would like more information, please email [email protected] and someone will be in touch.
You do not need to help at a specific event, if you help at any of our events, running, cycling, triathlons you can enter multiple events for free. (Dependent on time given).
HAVE A LOOK AT OUR OTHER EVENTS
WE HAVE SOMETHING FOR EVERY DISTANCE AND ABILITY.
CHARITY PARTNER:
Beyond Events is supporting CALM through our events.
The positive energy that can be gained through physical energy is a natural fit for us, we will be encouraging entrants to raise funds through the CALM just giving page. #dontbottleitup
The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is leading a movement against suicide.
Every week 125 people in the UK take their own lives. And 75% of all UK suicides are male.
CALM exists to change this.
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You can choose a fixed amount at entry to DONATE or use the CALM just giving pages.
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Races
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(10 Km - EVENT)
Sun 7th June 2020
£16.43
CLOSED -
(5km - EVENT)
Sun 7th June 2020
£11.14
CLOSED -
(Half Marathon Event)
Sun 7th June 2020
£21.73
CLOSED -
5km (JUNIOR 14 and UNDER)
Sun 7th June 2020
Free
CLOSED
Book
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(10 Km - EVENT)
Sun 7th June 2020
£16.43
CLOSED -
(5km - EVENT)
Sun 7th June 2020
£11.14
CLOSED -
(Half Marathon Event)
Sun 7th June 2020
£21.73
CLOSED -
5km (JUNIOR 14 and UNDER)
Sun 7th June 2020
Free
CLOSED
What's Included
Prizes for first place male, female and child
Everyone gets a superb medal
Marshals around the course
Lots of places for family and friends to cheer you on
Location
Bridport FC St.Mary's Field, Skilling Hill Road, Bridport, Dorset DT6 5LA
How To Get There
By Car: Travelling into Bridport from any direction on the A35, when you reach The Crown roundabout take the town centre signs. At the first set of traffic lights (Morrison's) turn left. 100 yards turn right into Football Club car park.
By Train: The nearest train stations to Bridport are:
- Maiden Newton (12 miles) – services between Gloucester and Weymouth (including Bristol Temple Meads)
- Crewkerne (12 miles) – services between London Waterloo and Exeter St Davids
- Axminster (13 miles) – services between London Waterloo at Exeter St Davids
- Dorchester West (15 miles) – services between Gloucester and Weymouth (including Bristol Temple Meads)
- Dorchester South (15 miles) – services between London Waterloo and Weymouth
By Bus: First Group run two main routes serving Bridport. The X51 runs between Dorchester South and Axminster train station, serving Bridport town centre, at least once every hour. The X53 runs between Weymouth and Axminster train station, along the B3157 Coast Road, serving Bridport.
Parking
Parking is available at the Football Club, (parking opens 7.30am) where registration takes place, then in additional car parks which are within 500m and 800m of registration and the start.
Event Details
REGISTRATION OPENS AT 0800
Sign your name and collect your number and safety pins (your number goes on the front)
REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AT 1000
No exceptions, if you are late, you will not be able to run
SAFETY BRIEF (VARIOUS TIMES) ROUTE SPECIFIC
It's just the key points and won't take to long. About one minute after the brief has finished, you're off!
START TIMES
Half Marathon - 0930
10 km - 1000
5 km - 1000
The route will be open to traffic, however there are plenty of wide pavements, quiet roads and cycle-paths to run on, and plenty of marshals around the course. The run is a safe, scenic route around Bridport town.
If you want to run with children, as always 14s and under run for free.
Course Details
Half Marathon
Adjusted route for 2020 will see it a flatter run with more of the route through Bridport itself.
More details to follow.
10km (Same route as 2018/2019)
The 10 km route will start in one of the main parks of Bridport, this is to help separate out the runners before heading into the road sections through North Allington and onto the flat of St Swithens and Pymore, after which is a very small hill (the only one) which takes us over Dodham's lane.
The run from here follows wide cycle-paths and is a flat speedy affair, which will take you through one of the fastest run sections in Bridport "Barrack street", a great place to have friends and family cheer you on, as its a glut of coffee shops, also it gives them enough time to walk back to the finish, to watch as you cross the finish line.
The final KM are flat, wide and although not fun at the time, the medal at the end will make you smile.
5km (Same route as 2018/2019)
The 5 km run will start just next to the football club entrance, it will head out towards the lesuire centre and then will follow wide pavements and through parks.
Because we want to encourage as many people to run as possible (Including children) its a nice safe easy two 2.5 km laps, on wide pavements, or through parks (Paths and cycle ways), so super safe. Great for kids and adults that just are not quite ready for the bigger distance.
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