Event Information
One of Poole’s premier competitive running events with runners of all abilities, from top local athletes to runners competing in their first 10k race.
The course was changed in 2018 to a new single lap route taking in Poole Quay and parts of old Poole, while still including the wonderful views from the harbourside parks.
All finishers get a t-shirt and medal.
Minimum age is 16 on day of race.
Course Information
The Poole 10k is a flat course, run on closed roads and harbourside paths. The route is fully marshalled and is suitable for all abilities of runner.
Due to the confines of the course, the event is not suitable for wheelchairs, pushchairs or buggies etc and please – no dogs. Athletes must not be accompanied or followed by others on cycles.
On the day
Start
9:00 am in Poole Park (close to the marquee). Please assemble from 8:45 am in your estimated finishing time zone. There will be time boards to assist you.
Please note that as per UKA licence rules, you are not allowed to wear headphones/earphones as you may not hear instructions from marshals or runners closing behind, especially at water stations.
More Information
Final race instructions will be emailed out the week before the race, and will also be available on our Facebook page.
Please see our FAQ page for more information: https://poolefestivalofrunning.com/faq/