POOLE Athletic Club

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/

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

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

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.

Wessex YAL
2026-04-26
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

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

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.

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.

Highcliffe Beach parkrun
2026-03-07
Take a tour to Highcliffe Beach 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.
https://parkrun.org.uk/highcliffebeach

English National XC Champs
2026-02-21

Poole parkrun
2026-02-21 | Poole Park, Parkstone Road, Poole, BH15 2SF
A 5k run around the Poole parkrun course that many of us know so well!
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 features in the Poole AC Senior Club Champs and the Dorset parkrun series. Please wear your Poole AC top when you run.

Lytchett 10
2026-02-08 | Lytchett School, Lytchett Minster Sports Centre, Post Green Rd, Lytchett Minster, BH16 6JD
The Lytchett 10 is a ten mile road race starting at Lytchett Minster Sports Centre, Post Green Rd, Lytchett Minster, Poole, Dorset BH16 6JD (See map below). The course is hilly and entirely on road and pavements.
The race is open to runners aged 17 and over, although, unfortunately unsuitable for wheelchairs. Dogs, buggies and headphones are not permitted for safety reasons.
This race is part of the Dorset Road Race League (DRRL), so you must wear your black & gold Poole AC colours to run. It also features in the Poole AC Senior Club Championships.

Hampshire XC, Reading
2026-02-07
Suitable for all abilities, the Hampshire XC League is great for testing XC as a discipline, and even better, it’s free to enter!
Test your cross country skills at this steep hill event!
Race times and maximum course distances:

1200 Under 13 Girls 3.0km
1215 Under 13 Boys 3.0km
1230 Under 15 Girls 4.0km
1250 Under 15 Boys 4.0km
1305 Under 17 Women 4.0km
1335 Senior Women (including Veteran and Under 20 Women) 6.0km
1410 Under 17 Men 6.0km
1430 Senior Men (including Veteran and Under 20 Men) 10.0km

NEW VENUE – 2026 – LEA HEATH FIELD, DINTON ACTIVITY CENTRE, SANDFORD LANE, HURST, BERKSHIRE, RG10 0SU

Annual General Meeting (AGM)
2026-02-02
For Poole AC Members only. You are invited to attend our Annual General Meeting. Details will be distributed to all members and will also be available on the Members Only area of the Poole AC website.
Elected Roles
During the AGM we will be voting in 5 club members into the roles of:

Chairman
Vice-Chairman
Honorary Treasurer
Track & Field Chairman
Honorary Secretary

And 9 club members into the roles of:

Mens’ Captain
Ladies’ Captain
Race Secretary
Mens’ Vice-Captain
Ladies Vice-Captain
Senior Membership Secretary
Lead Welfare Officer
Two elected committee members

If you are interested in any of these roles, please see the email from the Secretary for details on how to put your name forward.

Brockenhurst parkrun
2026-01-31 | Brockenhurst parkrun, Wilverley Inclosure, New Forest, BH25 5TZ
Another event in the senior Multi-Terrain championship. An outing to the Brockenhurst Winter parkrun course at the Wilverley Inclosure in the heart of the New Forest.
It’s a free to enter 5k run – make sure you are registered as part of Poole AC, wear your Poole AC black & gold top, and don’t forget your barcode #DFYB

Moors Valley Wildwood Trail 10k
2026-01-25 | Moors Valley, Horton Road, Ashley Heath, BH24 2ET
Kickstart your 2025 trail running season with the Moors Valley Wildwood Trail Series! Set within the picturesque Moors Valley Country Park, this event promises breathtaking natural beauty and an exhilarating challenge for runners of all levels. Part of the Poole AC Multi Terrain Series – you must wear your black and gold club colours when competing.

Southern Cross Country Championships
2026-01-24
Venue: Beckenham Place Park, Beckenham BR3 1SY
ONLINE ENTRY AVAILABLE VIA SEAA.ORG.UK

County Sportshall Championship
2026-01-24 | Canford School (PEDSSA, Sportshall, XC), Canford Magna,, Wimborne, BH21 3AD
County Sportshall Championship
Club Teams U11/U13
Venue – Canford School

Blandford parkrun
2026-01-10 | Blandford parkrun, Jubilee Way, Blandford, DT11 7DD
Take a tour to Blandford parkrun to take on the free 5k run on a nice fast out and back course. It is included in the club parkrun Series Championships, so make sure you wear your Poole AC top, and are registered with parkrun with Poole AC listed as your club so we can find you in the results. DFYB!

Track & Field Awards Night
2026-01-10
Track & Field Presentation Night.
Merley Social Club
Details to be sent round to members.

Dorset Sportshall League, Event 3
2026-01-03 | Canford School (PEDSSA, Sportshall, XC), Canford Magna,, Wimborne, BH21 3AD
Third Sportshall event of the season, held at Canford School Sports Hall.

South West XC Championships
2026-01-03
There will be a series of off-road running races for athletes of all ages from Under 13 upwards, from across the SW Region. The first race will be at 1100.
1100 U13 Girls 2750m
1123 U13 Boys 2750m
1146 U15 Girls 3400m
1209 U15 Boys 3400m
1237 U17 Women 4750m
1311 U17 Men 4750m
1335 Senior Women 6950m (Including Under 20 Women and Masters – W35, W45, W55 )
1428 Senior Men 6950m (Including Under 20 Men and Masters – M40, M50, M60)
Pre-entry is essential.

Broadstone 1/4 Marathon
2026-01-01 | Broadstone 1/4, Station Approach, Broadstone, BH18 8AX
Start your New Year off with an accurately measured, 2 lap quarter marathon course around Broadstone. A fast, undulating, road race, starting and finishing at the Junction Sports Centre.
This is the first race in the Dorset Road Race League. If you are competing as a member of Poole AC, it is MANDATORY for you to wear the black & gold club road race colours. This race features in the Poole AC Senior Club Championships for 2026.

Wessex XC, Kings Park
2025-11-30 | Kings Park, Bournemouth AC, Bournemouth, BH7 6JD
The Wessex League is a great introduction to off road running, especially if you’ve previously chosen track or roads.
For more details, and to register to compete in the Dorset County Athletics Association Cross Country Association Championship, visit the Dorset Athletics Website here>>>
https://www.dorsetathletics.org/cross-country

Dorset Sportshall League, Event 2
2025-11-22 | Canford School (PEDSSA, Sportshall, XC), Canford Magna,, Wimborne, BH21 3AD
Second Sportshall event of the autumn, held at Canford School Sports Hall.

Hampshire XC, Wellesley Woodlands, Aldershot
2025-11-15 | Aldershot XC, Wellesley Woodlands, GU11 1QA
Suitable for all abilities, the Hampshire XC League is great for testing XC as a discipline, and even better, it’s free to enter! Make sure you are registered with the club team captains.
Race times and maximum course distances:

1200 Under 13 Girls 3.0km
1215 Under 13 Boys 3.0km
1230 Under 15 Girls 4.0km
1250 Under 15 Boys 4.0km
1305 Under 17 Women 4.0km
1335 Senior Women (including Veteran and Under 20 Women) 6.0km
1410 Under 17 Men 6.0km
1430 Senior Men (including Veteran and Under 20 Men) 10.0km

Dorset Sportshall League, Event 1
2025-10-18 | Canford School (PEDSSA, Sportshall, XC), Canford Magna,, Wimborne, BH21 3AD
First Sportshall event of the autumn, held at Canford School Sports Hall.

Hampshire XC, Kings Park
2025-10-11 | Kings Park, Bournemouth AC, Bournemouth, BH7 6JD
Suitable for all abilities, the Hampshire XC League is great for testing XC as a discipline, and even better, it’s free to enter! Make sure you are registered with the club team captains.
The route will see you running through woodland on trails, hills and mud!
Race times and maximum course distances:

1200 Under 13 Girls 3.0km
1215 Under 13 Boys 3.0km
1230 Under 15 Girls 4.0km
1250 Under 15 Boys 4.0km
1305 Under 17 Women 4.0km
1335 Senior Women (including Veteran and Under 20 Women) 6.0km
1410 Under 17 Men 6.0km
1430 Senior Men (including Veteran and Under 20 Men) 10.0km
