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More than 400 compete in Wimborne 10 Bright, sunny weather and an autumnal breeze greeted the more than 400 runners in this year’s Wimborne 10 Road Race on Sunday, November 21. This was the 23rd running of this popular local race organised by Wimborne Athletic Club and while ice and rain have sometimes characterised the race, the biggest hazard this year might have been the wrong sort of leaves on the road. Race director Steve Wyatt mobilised a large contingent of club members to carry out the essential duties necessary for the safe and efficient
operation of the race. As a consequence, the prizes go elsewhere. Race regular Rob McTaggart of Bournemouth AC won
the Men’s race in 53.34. He was closely followed by Chris Peck of Egdon Heath Harriers in 53.47 and Ben Renshaw of the Bridport
Harriers team in 53.58. The first three in the Women’s race were similarly closely grouped. Unattached Molly Rasch was the race winner in 1hour 04.42 followed in close order by Diana Leggott of the Lonely Goat Running Club 1.04.57 and Jenny Lee Marshall of Purbeck Runners in 1.05.02. Members of the Wimborne Militia fired off the shot which stared the race. Committee members will determine how much they can donate to this year’s charity the Somerset and Dorset Air Ambulance.
Trek the coast with Diverse Abilities
THE LONG HAUL: Competitors in a previous challenge along the Jurassic Coast
Diverse Abilities, Dorset’s disability charity, has launched a new fundraising challenge for spring 2022 alongside the team at Ultra Challenge, offering a range of treks along the Jurassic Coast. Taking in the views of the World Heritage coastline, the event offers seven different challenges for teams and individuals alike to enter. With a new starting point in Corfe Castle, the route heads down to Swanage, and along through Lulworth Cove, past Durdle Door, with ups and downs to the Weymouth halfway point. For 100km challengers, it’s past Portland Bill, Chesil Beach, and on to West Bay’s cliffs (of TV’s Broadchurch fame) – before a finish line
celebration in the vibrant Dorset town of Bridport. Challenges available on the weekend of May 14 and 15, 2022, include: Full continuous 100km at your pace through the day and night Full two-day ‘Daylight’ 100km, with an overnight pitstop in Weymouth First Half Challenge, 58km, from Corfe Castle to Weymouth Second Half Challenge, 42km, from Weymouth to Bridport Jurassic Marathon, 42km, from Corfe Castle to Lulworth Cove First Quarter Challenge, 25km, a loop to and from Swanage starting at Corfe Castle
Second Quarter Challenge, 34km, from Corfe Castle to Weymouth All routes provide the option to self-fund the trip, pay a small registration fee and fundraise for Diverse Abilities, or pay for half of your trip and choose a smaller fundraising target for the charity. Each participant receives free food and drink at regular rest stops, plus support including medics, marshals and massage along the way. Finishers receive a glass of fizz, a T-shirt, and a medal to commemorate the achievement. Karen Hay, events manager at Diverse Abilities, said: “The Jurassic Coast is such a gorgeous attraction to have on
Picture: STEVE BELASCO
our doorstep, and so many of us are guilty of not making the most of it, so what better excuse to get adventuring than by raising money for an organisation that is also on your doorstep and always needs your support? “Being part of the Ultra Challenge Series means that you get a whole raft of experts to help you out on the day and in the lead-up to the event. “You can walk or run any of the distances – it really is your challenge, your way.” Registration fees vary and start from £10, depending on the route and distance chosen, and how much fundraising participants would like to carry out. Visit https://diverseabilities. org.uk/jurassic for details.
