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Green Mile Day Marathon

Name: Green Mile Day Marathon
Start: 2024-11-02
End: 2024-11-02
Location: Dorchester

Dorchester, United Kingdom • 2 Nov 2024

The Green Mile Day Marathon is a unique running event taking place at the former HMP Dorchester, making it the only marathon held entirely within a prison. Scheduled for November 2, 2024, participants can choose between a daytime marathon or a spooky Halloween evening edition, with both options featuring challenging stair routes. The event encourages runners to use head torches for the night marathon, enhancing the eerie atmosphere.

Entry fees vary for affiliated and non-affiliated runners, and discounts are available for those participating in multiple events. This marathon promises a thrilling experience for all participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South West (England) Dorchester

Race information

Website Registration

26 mi

Day Marathon

26 mi

Night Marathon

26 mi

The Long Stretch (both Marathons)

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Trail runs nearby

Sunday Jul 19

The Bell Plod

Blandford Forum

5 km

10 km

The Bell Plod is a one lap trail event at Myncen Farm across fields, grass, wild flowers, crops and dusty tracks. Suggested minimum age 4 years; children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Maximum 64 entrants and a weekend camping op..

Sunday Jul 19

The Bumble Plod

Blandford Forum

A one-lap trail run across fields and tracks at Myncen Farm near Blandford Forum, held alongside The Bell Plod with different medals for each. Limited to 100 entrants, with a camping option over the weekend of 17 to 19 July 2026.

Sunday Jul 19

The Apple Plod 10K.ish

Blandford Forum

10 km

A countryside trail run near Blandford Forum on privately owned farmland, featuring a two-lap course of about 10 km to be completed within two and a half hours, with limited entries and weekend camping available.

Saturday Aug 1

Inflatable 5K - Bournemouth, Dorset

Bournemouth

Mud Run / Obstacle Run

An inflatable obstacle run in Bournemouth with giant inflatables, music zones, medals and multiple lap distances from 2.5 km to 15 km. Family friendly with a child to adult ratio and on-site facilities including water, toilets and parking.