March was enthusiastically welcomed, bringing the start of spring, hopefully an end to the storms and some good running and racing. Despite a promising start, dark clouds of a very different kind were brewing and soon everything would change. The speed with which the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic came upon us was shocking and within little …
The Purbeck Runners have donated an amazing £2,165 to the local Swanage Area Dementia Friendly Community, the club’s chosen charity for 2019. Purbeck Runners Chair and Coach, Paula Lawton-Archer said “The club’s mission is all about being an active member of the local community and we have energetically supported this charity who are tackling such …
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February was dominated by Ciara, Dennis and Jorge, the three storms that hit the Country in quick succession. With the storms coming in from the south west we felt their full force on the Isle of Purbeck, with wind damage, flooding and coastal landslips, but thankfully were spared the worst of the flooding that caused …
The 1st of January brought a New Year, a New Decade and doubtless many running resolutions! The Purbeck Runners got the year off to a flying start competing in the Broadstone Quarter, the first round of the Dorset Road Race League and doing a parkrun double. The cool, still weather was perfect for running and …
The Purbeck 10K 2020 is now open for entries! The race will be held on Friday 26th 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! We are excited that our race is included in the …
Purbeck 10k Open for Entries and 2020 Charities Announced Read More »
The annual Purbeck Runners Awards Night and Christmas Dinner brings the racing year for the club to a glittering conclusion. It is a year that started on a cold January morning for the local Swanage 10k road race, a counter in the Purbeck Runners Club Championship, which sees a big turnout from the club’s runners …
A thrilling finish to the Dorset Road Race League season at the Boscombe 10k saw the Purbeck Runners Women’s Team win the Division 2 title and promotion to Division 1! It had been a very closely fought competition extending over 12 races from January to November, with only a few points separating the top teams. …
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The Purbeck 10K 2020 will be held on Friday 26th 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! We are excited that our race is included in the Dorset Road Running League and the Dorset …
Five intrepid members of the Purbeck Runners took on the Camelot Challenge half marathon in the land of King Arthur last Saturday. Rose Clark, Belinda Bolar, Emma Risk, Tish Alberry and Tracey Colquhoun (left to right in the picture above) set off from Sherborne for the tough 13 mile run through the stunning but hilly …
Round 5 of the Purbeck Trail Series brought the Purbeck Runners last Sunday to Bere Regis for the Black Hill Run. The picturesque, but tough 10k course winds its way through ancient woodland, over three hills, amounting to some 620 feet of ascent and past the hamlet of Turners Puddle, which time appears to have …
The Black Hill Run – 3 Hills, 25 Runners, 2 Dogs and Lots of Cakes! Read More »
