The Stur Half
Sturminster Newton, United Kingdom • 2 Aug 2026
The Stur Half and 5K : Sturminster Newton, Dorset
The Stur Half is a road half marathon organised by the Dorset Doddlers, held on rural roads in and around Sturminster Newton. The event has taken place since 1990 and includes a multi-terrain 5k plus children's races on the school field while the adult races run.
Distances
- Half marathon
- 5k multi-terrain
Race features include chip timing, free parking, and a race village with food and drink. Finishers receive a wooden race medal and a Honeybun cake. There are multiple water stations and marshals along the route. The event is organised in accordance with UKA rules (Permit No. 30847) and is a Dorset Road Race League event; the course has an official measurement reference.
Entry details published by the organiser state entry fees: the half marathon is £23 affiliated or £25 unaffiliated, and the 5k is £7. Online entries close at 12 noon on Friday 31st July; day entries may be taken for an extra £2 if places remain. Runners are asked to give a predicted time when entering and the half marathon has a three hour time limit.
For safety, parts of the course are narrow; it is not suitable for wheelchair athletes or runners with pushchairs. The race is earphone free. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.