{"id":85,"date":"2011-02-08T21:01:01","date_gmt":"2011-02-08T21:01:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wsphandac.co.uk\/athletics\/?page_id=85"},"modified":"2026-02-04T14:39:25","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T14:39:25","slug":"roadrunners","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.wsphandac.co.uk\/athletics\/club-information\/roadrunners\/","title":{"rendered":"Weymouth Running Club Road Runners"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Weymouth Running Club : General<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

WSPH Weymouth road running : Road Running has been an integral part of Weymouth St Paul\u2019s Harriers since the club was formed. Our members compete in a wide variety of races both at home and abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interested non-members may come and try us out for a couple of weeks before joining. While we welcome newcomers to the sport, regardless of ability or experience, we do require a basic core fitness in anyone wishing to start running with us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weymouth Running Club : Training Sessions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Runs generally last about 50 mins to an hour with varying speeds and distances for fast, medium or slower runners. Different sessions may involve some speed or hill work and in the summer months may include some off-road and trail running.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weymouth Running Club: Training Times and Venues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Monday Evenings 6:30 – 6:45, meet at Weymouth College, Cranford Avenue, DT4 7LQ Couch to 5K see Latest Couch to 5k dates<\/a>
AND Improvers session running every week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tuesday Evenings 6.30pm – 7.30pm, meet at the Marsh Athletics Centre, Knightsdale Road, Weymouth (near the Swimming Pool) every Tuesday evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thursday Evenings 7.00pm – 8.00pm, meet at Marsh Athletics Centre, Knightsdale Road, Weymouth (near the Swimming Pool) every Thursday except for the dates on our WINTER RUN PROGRAM. More Details found on the FACEBOOOK page<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  WSPH <\/u>Winter Runs 2024<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>

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DEC 5th – Dorchester, Top Of town Carpark (Christmas Lights Hunt).<\/td>
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DEC 19th – Commercial Rd Car Park \u2013 opposite The Range (Christmas Lights Hunt).<\/td><\/td><\/tr>
DEC 21st (Sat) – ) Turk\u2019s Head Chickerell. Christmas Meal. (\u00a310 DEPOSITS to Phil ASAP
please).<\/td>		<\/td><\/tr>
DEC 27th (Fri) \u2013 ) Claypipe Inn, Organford. (Social Run with Egdon Heath Harriers)<\/td><\/td><\/tr>
JAN 16th (changed from 9th) \u2013  John Gregory, Southill. (Food back at Norman\u2019s}.<\/td><\/td><\/tr>
FEB 13th –  Famous Old Spa, Dorchester Rd.<\/td><\/td><\/tr>
MARCH 13th \u2013 Fairfield carpark, Dorchester. <\/strong><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
APRIL 11th  –  Turk\u2019s Head Chickerell.<\/td><\/td><\/tr>
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PLEASE share transport whenever possible – Thanks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Competitions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our members compete in a wide variety of races both at home and abroad. Competition choice is entirely up to the individual. We are affiliated to the Dorset Road Race League which offers a 12 race programme of UK events throughout the year<\/a>, over distances of 5 miles to full Marathon. Completion of 7 events enables runners to be eligible for age group awards (seperated into 5-year age bands). There is also a team competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DRRL also administers the County Championship programme. Tamsyn Rutter of WSPH is currently Dorset Ladies 10 Mile Champion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the League programme, entry forms and results, please visit the Dorset Road Race League <\/a>or the Dorset County Athletics Association.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

DRRL (Dorset Road Race League) and DCC (Dorset County Championships)<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Confirmed events for 2025.<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 Jan 1 Broadstone Quarter Marathon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 Feb 9 Lytchett 10M also (DCC 10M).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 April Marnhull 12K TBC. (Alternative will be Poole Round the Lakes).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4 May 4 NDVM (also DCC Marathon).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5 May 18 May 5 (also U17 event).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6 June 13 Purbeck 10k (also U17 event).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7 June 8 Puddletown Plod.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8 July 6 (tbc) Round the Rock 10K s (also U17 event).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9 August 3 Stur Half (also DCC Half Marathon)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10 October 19 Weymouth 10<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11 November 16 Wimborne 10<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12 November 23 Boscombe 10K (also DCC 10K and U17event).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7\/12 races needed for any runner to qualify for Individual awards.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

12\/12 needed for Fidelity Award.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ALL WSPH members are automatically eligible.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To score for a team ALL competitors should be wearing a club vest (T shirt)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n