06/05/2026
We’re delighted to invite you back to Poole Festival of Running 2026, taking place on Sunday 7th June in Poole Park. This much-loved community event supports University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity and offers a fantastic opportunity for children of all abilities to get active, have fun, and be part of a local celebration of running.
If you’ve already entered this year’s event, thank you—we look forward to welcoming you back!
📢 Children’s Minithon Races
Our popular Minithon races are designed for young runners and take place throughout the morning:
Ages 6–7: 1 mile – 9:00am
Ages 8–9: 1 mile – 9:15am
Ages 10–11: 1 mile – 9:30am
Ages 12–13: 1.5 miles – 9:45am
Under 6s (with an adult): 9:50am
All finishers will receive a medal, and prizes will be awarded to the top three boys and girls in the 1 mile and 1.5 mile races.
All races, except U6’s, are chip timed.
Entry cost £5 (U6’s FREE)
📢 Team Relay Event - Start 11am
For older children (aged 14+ on race day) clubs, family & friends the festival also features a 4 x 5km team relay (baton free relay/non-contact handover) offering a great opportunity for running clubs, schools, gym clubs, run groups etc to enter teams and compete in a fun, supportive environment on a traffic-free course.
Relay entry only £48 per four-person team for England Athletics registered runners / £56 per team for non-EA registered runners.
All Relay finishers receive an event memento. Plus many team prices etc!
Entries for both MINITHONS & RELAYS close 23rd May.
Link for for full details & Online entries in comments.
