Bournemouth Bay Half Marathon
2026-03-22 | Bournemouth Pier, Pier Approach, Bournemouth, BH2 5AA
The half marathon is part of the Dorset Road Race League (DRRL) in 2026. It is essential that you wear your Poole AC black & gold tops when taking part.
The half marathon is also part of the 2026 Poole AC Senior Club Champs. There is also a 10k timed run, a 5k fun run and a kids (under 13s) 1k fun run.

The Bournemouth Bay Run is in association with the British Heart Foundation. The variety of distances are all taking place against the backdrop of Bournemouth’s seven-mile stretch of golden sand and sparkling seas. Take in the sea air and breath-taking scenery while running for a great cause!

Check event website for start times.

Upton House parkrun
2026-04-11 | Upton Summer Series, Upton Country Park, Poole Road, , BH17 7B
Take a tour to Upton House parkrun to take on the free 5k run.
The parkrun starts at 9 am on Saturday. Make sure you are registered with parkrun before the event, and list Poole AC as your club so we can find you in the results. DFYB! (don’t forget your barcode)
This run will feature in the Poole AC Senior Dorset parkrun series. Please wear your Poole AC top when you run.

Roy Carr (NOT Peninsula) 10k - UPDATED START AND ROUTE
2026-04-14
2026: Due to road works on the Peninsula route there is a new route AND A NEW MEETING POINT AND START TIME.
This run will be for the Roy Carr trophy and features in the Poole AC Senior Club Champs.
Meet at the cricket pavilion off the cycle track in Poole Park for 6:45pm
This will be a 3 lap 10k course round Poole Park

Wessex YAL
2026-04-26, 2026-06-14, 2026-06-28
The Wessex League is open to all athletes from school year 4, up to those who are Under 20’s. The age group categories are broken down as follows:
Under 11 – School Year 4 & 5
Under 13 – School Year 6 & 7
Under 15 – School Year 8 & 9
Under 17 – School Year 10 & 11
Further details concerning the league can be found at www.wessexleaguetandf.co.uk. We can enter at least 5 athletes in each Track event therefore there are plenty of spaces for any of our members who wish to take part at this event. We need to submit a team declaration in advance therefore if you wish to compete in this event please contact the T&F coaches. All athletes require a Poole AC vest or T shirt.
Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your first event. The timetable can be viewed here: http://www.wessexleaguetandf.co.uk/timetable.htm

North Dorset Village Marathon (NDVM) and Relay
2026-05-03 | Sturminster Newton High School, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1DT, United Kingdom
A picturesque race along country lanes through the villages of Hinton St Mary, Marnhull, Stalbridge, Todber, Stour Row, Margaret Marsh, West Orchard, Farrington, Child Okeford and Hammoon.

Entrants must be 18 years of age or over on the day of the event.
Dogs, wheelchairs and baby buggies are not allowed. The use of personal music players is not permitted.

The marathon is part of the DRRL and the 2026 Club Championships. If you are competing as a member of Poole AC, it is MANDATORY for you to wear the club black & gold race colours.

UKYDL LAG Match 1
2026-05-03
UK Youth Development League summer fixture 1 – Team Dorset. Lower Age Group U13/U15. By invitation only.

South West Athletics League 1
2026-05-03 | Exeter Arena, Summer Lane, EX4 8NT
PAC Team, for the 1st South West League Track event for the summer. U13 – senior

Bluebell Bash 10k
2026-05-03
A new event in our senior Multi Terrain champs for 2026. The event details can be found here – https://tctr.co.uk/event/bluebell-bash/

Poole Runners Upton Summer Series #1
2026-05-06 | Upton Summer Series, Upton Country Park, Poole Road, , BH17 7B
Race Number 1 of the Upton Time Trials
The Poole Runners Summer Series of six time trials at Upton Country Park are open to all standards. The routes are traffic-free paths starting and finishing in front of Upton House.

Junior race: Starts at 18:45 (1 mile)
Seniors race: Starts at 19:15 (3.5 miles Approx.)

Runners can compete in as many or as few of the races as they wish
Pre-registration only, no entries permitted on the night. Enter through the Poole Runners website https://poolerunners.co.uk/upton-summer-series/

Dorset County Track & Field
2026-05-10 | Ashdown Track, Everyone Active Leisure Centre, Adastral Rd, Canford Heath, Poole, BH17 8RE
Venue: Ashdown Centre?
U11 – Senior

Lymington 10k
2026-05-10
A flat multi-terrain route in the beautiful coastal location of Lymington, in aid of the RLNI. Featuring in the Poole AC multi-terrain champs, so make sure you wear your black and gold club kit!
10am start. Further details here:
https://www.frsystems.co.uk/lymington-10k/

Canford Heath 5k Time Trial
2026-05-12 | Haymoor, 8, Neighbourhood Centre, Culliford Cres,, Poole, BH17 9DW
A chance to race in the club’s Summer Series races, and compete against other club members in this 5k time trial around Canford Heath.

Southern AL 1
2026-05-16
Team Dorset 17+, heading for the first summer fixture in the Southern Athletic League (SAL). Click on the website link below or contact the T&F coaches for details.

May 5
2026-05-17 | Ashdown Track, Everyone Active Leisure Centre, Adastral Rd, Canford Heath, Poole, BH17 8RE
A great local, 5 mile race around Canford Heath that offers something for everyone. With a start and finish at Ashdown Athletics Track, it’s the perfect place to cheer your runners in! Compete for fun, or test yourself against fellow club members or even other clubs.

UK Athletics licence applied for.
Part of Dorset Road Race League (DRRL).
More information and entry details here>>>

If you are competing as a member of Poole AC, it is MANDATORY for you to wear the club black & gold race colours.

Egdon Easy 10k
2026-05-23 | Weymouth College, Lodmoor Nature Reserve, Weymouth, DT4 7LQ
A flat 10km evening race which is mostly on the paths and cycle ways around Weymouth’s Lodmoor Nature Reserve and Country Park.
The Egdon Easy is a flat 10km race which is mostly on the paths and cycle ways around Weymouth’s Lodmoor Nature Reserve and Country Park.
Weymouth College is the venue for registration, start and finish where there are facilities for changing, showering and refreshments.
Parking is available in the College Gym carpark (currently free), otherwise Lodmoor Pay & Display is only a 2 minute walk from Race HQ (free from 18:00).
Part of the Poole AC senior club championships. Please wear your black & gold Poole AC colours for this race.

Poole Runners Upton Summer Series #2
2026-05-27 | Upton Summer Series, Upton Country Park, Poole Road, , BH17 7B
Race Number 2 of the Upton Time Trials
The Poole Runners Summer Series of six time trials at Upton Country Park are open to all standards. The routes are traffic-free paths starting and finishing in front of Upton House.

Junior race: Starts at 18:45, (1 mile Approx.)
Seniors race: Starts at 19:15 (3.5 miles Approx.)

Runners can compete in as many or as few of the races as they wish
Pre-registration only, no entries permitted on the night. Enter through the Poole Runners website https://poolerunners.co.uk/upton-summer-series/

UKYDL LAG Match 2
2026-05-31
UKYDL Lower Age Group U13/U15, summer fixture 2 for Team Dorset. By invitation only.

Holes Bay 5 miles
2026-06-02
Another club event which will see you run round Holes Bay for a timed 5 miles. The results will count towards the Senior Summer Series.
Please note the new start location (next to the old Poole bridge) as shown by the green dot on the map.
Be there at 6.30 for a 6.45pm start.

Fordingbridge Rec parkrun
2026-06-06
Take a tour to Fordingbridge Rec parkrun to take on the free 5k run.
The parkrun starts at 9 am on Saturday. Make sure you are registered with parkrun before the event, and list Poole AC as your club so we can find you in the results. DFYB! (don’t forget your barcode)
This run will feature in the Poole AC Senior Summer series. Please wear your Poole AC top when you run.

South West Athletics League 2
2026-06-07 | Exeter Arena, Summer Lane, EX4 8NT
PAC Team U13 – senior
All fixtures at Exeter Arena
More information: https://www.southwestathleticsleague.com/

Purbeck 10k
2026-06-12 | Purbeck 10k, Norden Park & Ride, Near Corfe Castle, Wareham, BH20 5DW
Set in the beautiful Purbeck countryside, the Purbeck 10k is an undulating out and back course with glimpses of Corfe Castle on the return leg. It takes place on a Friday evening – what better way to start the weekend?

FREE car parking. Race Village includes BBQ, Bar & Stalls

The race is part of the Dorset Road Race League and the Poole AC Senior Club Championships in 2026. You must wear your Poole AC black & gold club colours if you are representing the club in this race.

Coombe Keynes 10k
2026-06-14 | Lulworth Castle 10k, Combe Keynes, Wareham, BH20 5PS
The race is run on a scenic and undulating course wholly within the private and historic Lulworth Estate. From tracks on chalk downland to woodland paths there is outstanding scenery throughout the race’s 10km length.
Part of the senior Multi-Terrain champs. Please wear your club black & gold top.

Corfe Mullen Carnival 5k
2026-06-16 | Corfe Mullen 5k, Recreation Ground, Badbury View Road, Corfe Mullen, BH21 3HU
A fantastic annual event on our Summer Series calendar, this 5k raises money for the Corfe Mullen Carnival. If you are aged 14 or over you can compete in the 5k race. The carnival also includes a junior (8 – 13 years) 1 mile run.
Please wear your Poole AC racing kit.

Poole Runners Upton Summer Series #3
2026-06-17 | Upton Summer Series, Upton Country Park, Poole Road, , BH17 7B
Race Number 3 of the Upton Time Trials
The Poole Runners Summer Series of six time trials at Upton Country Park are open to all standards. The routes are traffic-free paths starting and finishing in front of Upton House.

Junior race: Starts at 18:45, (1 mile Approx.)
Seniors race: Starts at 19:15 (3.5 miles Approx.)

Runners can compete in as many or as few of the races as they wish
Pre-registration only, no entries permitted on the night. Enter through the Poole Runners website https://poolerunners.co.uk/upton-summer-series/

Southern AL 2
2026-06-21
Southern AL (SAL), summer fixture 2. Team Dorset 17+.
Click on the website link below or contact the T&F coaches for details.

Cow Plop Plod
2026-06-23 | Pamphill, Pamphill Village Green,, Vine Hill, Wimborne,, BH21 4EE
An evening 5k (ish) time trial allowing you to stumble around the fields of Pamphill, Pimperne.
This is a popular event in the Senior Summer Series.
Be at Pamphill before 6.40pm to set off as soon as possible after this. Don’t forget to bring your barcode!
The run will be followed by a well deserved social at “The Man in the Wall” Wetherspoons pub in Wimborne, BH21 1NF, where you can rehydrate and have something to eat.

Richmond parkrun coach trip
2026-06-27
Hop on the Poole AC organised coach, or make your own way to the UK’s 5th oldest parkrun. Set in the lovely Richmond park, this is a scenic one-lapper off-road course. Wear your Poole AC black & gold colours and join the club for an outing not to be missed. Don’t forget your barcode!
See our Facebook page for more details.

Castleman Trailway Club Run
2026-06-30 | Ashdown Track, Everyone Active Leisure Centre, Adastral Rd, Canford Heath, Poole, BH17 8RE
We are organising another one of our popular social Castleman trailway runs, with a coach pick up from Broadstone. There will be a choice of three coach drop off points, to make it more inclusive to those who want a shorter distance:

Ringwood Ashley Heath – 12 ish miles
Tap & Railway (West Moors) – 10 ish miles
Fox & Hound (Wimborne) – 5 ish miles

…then running back to Broadstone. Your run will end at the Broadstone Junction and we thought it would be nice to stay local for an after run drink too.
IMPORTANT: The coaches will leave Upton Way, Broadstone, near the trees (opposite number 44) at 6:45pm sharp!! Please be mindful of residents that live there when parking, and try to car share. The route will be marked with our arrows and Castleman signs, so it’s sign posted but there is no tail runner – be careful of your distance.
This event is for Poole AC members and friends. There will be lots of different paced groups.
£5 for members (an additional fee for non members), payment reserves place on the coach. Poole AC members should transfer your money to the usual Poole AC subs account, reference “Castleman”. If you are a non member send a message to Social Secretary https://pooleac.co.uk/contact-us/ and you will be given the bank account details via email.
To reserve a place the money has to be paid beforehand – no money, no seat! Places fill up fast, so don’t forget to pay.
