Wareham周辺のMarathonレース

The Green Mile Day Marathon is run inside the former HMP Dorchester in Dorchester, Dorset, England, with the start listed at postcode DT1 1JD. The main race is a full marathon of 42.195 km, and the event also offers an 83 km road race and a night option. The prison setting is the point: the marathon stays completely inside the prison, which the organisers describe as the only marathon in the world run entirely within one. Runners can tackle gruelling stairs in daylight, in the dark, or both, and the programme includes a spooky Halloween evening edition for anyone who wants the prison atmosphere turned up another notch.

New Forest Xmas Trails begins and ends at Holmesly Campsite in Bransgore, situated on the boundary of the New Forest National Park. This event, organized by BigFeat Events, offers winter off-road running with 15 km, 30 km, marathon, and 50 km distances. All races are single-lap courses that are fully marked. The event is presented as a Christmas trail-running festival and a final significant run prior to the holiday period. The courses depart from the campsite, venturing onto New Forest heathland and woodland, where winter conditions are an intended aspect of the challenge. The routes are characterized as demanding yet traversable, suitable for runners seeking authentic trail conditions without a multi-lap structure. BigFeat states the event was conceived by trail runners for trail runners, and the practical arrangements include complimentary hard-standing parking at Holmesly Campsite.

The Portland Coastal Marathon is a February trail race held on the South West Coast Path near Portland, offering marathon, half marathon, and 10k distances. It is a self-navigation event; runners must download the GPX file beforehand and follow it using their own device. The terrain is exposed, the route is neither flat nor fast, and the race is suited for those seeking a challenging early-season test rather than a rapid road time. The marathon course circles the island twice, with the sea on the left during the first loop and on the right for the second. The half marathon and 10k follow single-loop sections of the same coastal path. No route markers are provided, checkpoints verify completion of the full course, and taking shortcuts results in disqualification. All finishers receive a unique Portland Coastal medal, and the top three male and female athletes in each distance category are awarded trophies.

The Larmer Tree race series takes place at Larmer Tree Gardens on the Rushmore Estate, featuring trail races across the Wiltshire Downs in spring. Participants can choose from a marathon, a 20-miler, and a half marathon, with 7-mile and 10-mile routes also available during the same weekend. This event is a small, family-friendly gathering, attracting a few hundred runners for each of the three main distances, unlike large city races. The setting provides a distinctive atmosphere; Larmer Tree Gardens is an elegant country estate, and the organizers humorously refer to using the Rushmore Estate’s “backyard” for the race routes. The courses consist of hilly trail routes, and the terrain can become muddy based on weather conditions, making it more of a countryside run than a quick road race. The shorter 7-mile and 10-mile races are suitable for beginners and include dog-friendly options, while the half marathon and 20-miler serve as good early-season training for runners preparing for a marathon. The marathon covers the full 26.2 miles, and all finishers in the main races are awarded peacock-shaped medals, each distance featuring a unique design. The event spans Saturday and Sunday, with the marathon, 20-miler, and 7-mile race on Saturday, and the half marathon, 10-mile race, and a dog-friendly 10-mile race on Sunday.

The Larmer Tree races start and finish at Larmer Tree Gardens on the Rushmore Estate, with spring trail races across the Wiltshire Downs. The series is family friendly and offers several distances: 7 miles, 10 miles, half marathon, 20 miles, and marathon. Dog-friendly 7-mile and 10-mile options are also scheduled. The routes use the private Rushmore Estate grounds, giving the event a country-estate feel. Runners should expect hills, and the ground can be muddy after wet weather. Shorter routes are suitable for newer trail runners, while the half marathon and 20-mile races are good for those building toward marathon season. Larmer Tree Gardens has been described as one of Britain’s poshest race venues, an unusual base for a muddy spring trail weekend.