POOLE Athletic Club

Wessex YAL
2026-07-12
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. We need to submit a team declaration in advance therefore if you wish to compete in this event please contact a T&F coach. All athletes require a Poole AC vest or T shirt.

1 mile time trial
2026-07-14 | Poole Park, Parkstone Road, Poole, BH15 2SF
Back for another year to test yourself against the clock in the shortest and fastest of our time trial races. See how quickly you can run 1 mile! Meet at Poole park for 7pm start.
Part of the Poole AC Summer Series Championships.

UKYDL LAG 3
2026-07-18 | Kings Park, Bournemouth AC, Bournemouth, BH7 6JD
UKYDL LAG 3 – Team Dorset U13/U15. By invitation only.

Southern AL 3
2026-07-19
Southern AL (SAL) event 3, Team Dorset 15+.
Click on the website link below or contact the T&F coaches for details.

Weymouth parkrun
2026-07-25 | Lodmoor Country Park
Take a tour to Weymouth 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.

Poole Runners Upton Summer Series #5
2026-07-29 | Upton Summer Series, Upton Country Park, Poole Road, , BH17 7B
Race Number 5 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 4
2026-08-01
UKYDL LAG 4, Team Dorset U13/U15. By invitation only.

Stur Half Marathon
2026-08-02 | Sturminster Newton High School, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1DT, United Kingdom
The Stur Half is organised by the Dorset Doddlers
The route follows country lanes in and around Sturminster Newton.
It is an EARPHONE FREE RACE.
Part of the Dorset Road Race League and the Poole AC Club Championships. Please note it is mandatory to wear the club black and gold kit if you are representing Poole AC in this race.

Trailway 5k
2026-08-04 | The Willet Arms, BH21 1RN
A recent addition to the Poole AC Summer Series races – a fast and fairly flat 5k race along the Castleman Trailway.
Starting on the trailway close to the Willett Arms, Wimborne, at 7pm (prompt!), the handicap race will see you run along the trailway towards Creekmoor for 2.5k and then back again.
Followed by a social at the Willett Arms pub.

Southern AL 4
2026-08-08
SAL 4, Team Dorset 17+.
Click on the website link below or contact the T&F coaches for details.
https://www.southernathletics.org.uk/

Lymington Woodside parkrun
2026-08-08 | Lymington parkrun, SO41 8FP
Featuring in the Poole AC senior Multi Terrain champs, the Lymington parkrun is a free 5k to enjoy. On your parkrun profile, list Poole AC as your club so we can find you in the results. Start at 9am, wear your Poole AC black & gold colours, and don’t forget your barcode #DFYB!

RNLI Lighthouse Loop
2026-08-12
A recent addition to the senior Multi Terrain series, a challenging 5k from the Swanage Lifeboat station. Proceeds go to RNLI.

Poole Runners Upton Summer Series #6
2026-08-19 | Upton Summer Series, Upton Country Park, Poole Road, , BH17 7B
Final Race 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/

Bournemouth parkrun
2026-08-22 | Bournemouth parkrun, Kings Park Athletic Stadium, Kings Park Drive,, Bournemouth,, BH7 6JD
Take a tour to Bournemouth 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 parkrun Champs. Please wear your Poole AC top when you run.

John Gregory 3k (Track)
2026-08-25 | Ashdown Track, Everyone Active Leisure Centre, Adastral Rd, Canford Heath, Poole, BH17 8RE
A fast 3k around the Ashdown Running Track. Part of the club’s Summer Series, you can test yourself against other members of the club or simply just try to beat your time from the previous year. Whatever your reason for participating, you should have a great evening.
This run features in the Poole AC Senior Summer Series Champs.
Be at the track for 7.15pm.

Poole AC T&F Club Champs
2026-09-05 | Ashdown Track, Everyone Active Leisure Centre, Adastral Rd, Canford Heath, Poole, BH17 8RE
Poole AC End of Season Track & Field Club Championships

9:45 –10:10 AM Registration

Track Events:

10.30 U15 G & B 300m
10.40 U17W 300m
10.45 U17M & Senior 400m
10.50 U10 & U11 Boys 600m
11.00 U10 & U11 Girls 600m
11.10 U13G & U13B 100m
11.20 U15G & U15B 100m
11.30 U17, U20 & Senior 100m
11.45 U13G 800m
11.50 U13B 800m
11.55 U15G & U15B 800m
12.00 U17W & U17M 800m
12.05 U20 & Senior 800m
12.15 U10 & U11 Boys 75m
12.20 U10 & U11 Girls 75m
12.25 U13G 200m
12.30 U13B 200m

Field Events:

10.15 U10 & U11 Girls Howler, U17, U20 & Senior Shot, U15, U17 & Senior Long Jump
11.15 U10 & U11 Boys Long Jump, U13, U15, U17 & Sen Javelin, U13B & U13G High Jump
11.50 U13, U15, U17 & Sen Discus, U13 & U15 Shot, U10 & U11 Girls Long Jump
12.25 U10 & U11 Boys Howler, U13B & U13G Long Jump, U15, U17 & Senior High Jump

Contact Track & Field committee or coaches for further information

Durlston Country Park parkrun
2026-09-05
Join us at Dorset’s “brutiful” parkrun at Durlston Country Park in Swanage. It features spectacular views and has one or two undulations along the way!
It features in the Dorset parkrun series championships, so wear your Poole AC top. And don’t forget your barcode!
https://www.parkrun.org.uk/durlstoncountrypark/

The Beast
2026-09-06 | The Beast, Corfe Common, West Street, Corfe Castle, Dorset, BH20 5HH
The Beast is just that, a beast of race. Taking in some of the most spectacular views of Dorset (well in our humble opinion), the 12(ish) mile ‘undulating’ course starts on Corfe Castle Common before heading out towards Worth Matravers with great views of the sea! The course then heads back towards Corfe with only a few ‘minor’ hills to get up.
Visit our dedicated event page for all the information you’ll ever need!

South West Athletics League 4
2026-09-06 | Exeter Arena, Summer Lane, EX4 8NT
SWAL Match 4 – PAC team U13 – senior.

Black Hill 10k
2026-09-20 | Black Hill 10k, Scout Hut Elder Road, Bere Regis, Dorset, BH20 7LY
Part of the Purbeck Trail Series, this 10k route takes in some pretty epic Dorset scenery.
Part of our Senior Poole AC Multi-terrain Championships. Please wear your Poole AC black & gold top.

Round the Lakes 10k
2026-09-27
We are staging the speedy Round the Lakes 10k this year in September as part of the Dorset Road Race League.
This fast flat course is packed with PB potential and will be chip timed.
For more information, go to our dedicated RTL page here>>>

Studland Stampede
2026-10-04 | Studland Stampede, National Trust Car Park, Studland, BH19 3AH
A challenging 12k trail race across the heaths and sand dunes of Studland. Part of the Purbeck Trail series. A very popular race so book early!
Part of the Poole AC multi terrain championship races, so you must wear your black & gold club colours.

St Mary's parkrun, Bridport
2026-10-10 | St Marys parkrun, DT6 5LA
Take a tour to Dorset’s most westerly parkrun to take on the free 5k run. This event is included in the club senior Dorset parkrun series 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!

Weymouth 10
2026-10-18 | Weymouth Esplanade, The Esplanade, Weymouth, DT4 8ED
The course is mostly flat, but with a challenging double loop around Bowleaze.
Runners start and finish the 10 mile route at the Pavilion end of Weymouth Esplanade.
This event is part of the Dorset Road Race League (DRRL). It is mandatory to wear the Poole AC club black & gold colours. This year the race also features in the senior club championships.

The Stickler - 10m
2026-10-25 | The Stickler, Shillingstone Church Centre, Blandford Forum, DT11 0SW
‘The Stickler’
The Dorset 3 Peaks Challenge
The Stickler is a 10.1 mile multi terrain running race. It involves over 1500ft of gruelling climbing, beginning with the infamous ’Stickle Path’. Runners ascend three locally renowned peaks along the beautiful Stour Valley: Okeford Beacon, Hod Hill and Hambledon. The course is mostly on gravel tracks with some stretches on tarmac or grass.
Part of the Senior Multi-Terrain Champs. Be sure to wear your Poole AC top.

The Great Field parkrun
2026-10-31 | Poundbury, DT1 2FG
A 5k run around Dorset’s parkrun course in Poundbury.
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.

Wessex XC, Bryanston
2026-11-01 | XC, Bryanston School, Blandford Forum, DT11 0PX
The Wessex League is a great introduction to off road running, especially if you’ve previously chosen track or roads.
The 1st race will be at 11.45 for U11G with the final race for Senior Men at 13.25. Timetables, course maps and League Rules will be available on the Team Dorset Website and also will be made available on the day.

Blue Castle 7m
2026-11-07
The Blue Castle Run is a 7 mile chip-timed trail race. With ancient woodland trails; hills and heath; ridges and valleys, and the occasional castle, delivering you some of the most stunning scenery in the Purbecks; and a unique opportunity to run around The Blue Pool.
This event features in the senior Multi Terrain Champs, so wear your black and gold Poole AC top when you run.
More information here:
https://www.bluecastlerun.co.uk/

Wimborne 10
2026-11-15 | Pamphill, Pamphill Village Green,, Vine Hill, Wimborne,, BH21 4EE
This popular 10m, undulating and scenic road race has been a firm race favourite in the club championship for a number of years. Be quick to get your entries in as this race usually sells out!
Part of the Dorset Road Race League. If you are competing as a member of Poole AC, it is MANDATORY for you to wear the club black & gold race colours. The race is also part of the Poole AC Senior Club Championships.

Boscombe 10k
2026-11-22 | Boscombe 10k, Bournemouth AC, Bournemouth, BH7 6JD
A 10k road race with a couple of climbs, starts and finishes at Kings Park Athletic Stadium. Plus Children’s 3k and 1.5k Fun Runs.
This race is in the Dorset Road Race League (DRRL) and in the 2025 Club Championships. It is mandatory to wear your black & gold Poole AC top to race in.
