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Green Mile Night Marathon

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

Dorchester, United Kingdom • 2 Nov 2024

The Green Mile Night 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, this event features both a day marathon and a spooky night edition, allowing participants to choose between running in daylight or darkness. Head torches are required, and the atmosphere is enhanced with dim lighting to create a thrilling experience.

Entry fees vary for affiliated and non-affiliated runners, and discounts are available for those participating in multiple events within the series. 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

Sat - Sun Jun 20-21

Jurassic Extinction / Jurassic Coast 100

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Multi-distance trail event along the Jurassic Coast from Poole to Exmouth, with routes from 33 km to 105 miles, self-navigation on the South West Coast Path, GPX files and live GPS tracking.

Sunday Jun 21

Umborne Ug

Seaton Junction

10 km

A multi‑terrain 10k around Umborne Village Hall near Colyton, East Devon, featuring largely off road running through Widworthy Estate, marshals, water stations and post race refreshments, with proceeds supporting the village hall.

Sunday Jun 21

MacTuffX Bournemouth

Bournemouth

Mud Run / Obstacle Run

4 km

8 km

MacTuffX Bournemouth on 21 June 2026 combines ten functional fitness Xercises with running in classic and double distance formats. Solo, doubles and five person relay entries are offered with specified weight divisions and a LITE option.

Sunday Jun 21

SW Sprint Championships

Urban Trail

Participate in a dual race orienteering event through the urban landscapes and parks of Poole. Compete in two sprint sessions to achieve a cumulative time for the South West Regional Sprint Championships.