Giants Head Weekend
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Event
Giants Head Weekend takes place in Sydling St. Nicholas, Dorchester, DT2 9NP. The weekend includes a marathon, 10K, half marathon and the LittleFeet Bell Race. Routes run through the Sydling and Cerne valleys and include steep climbs and sharp descents on hilly terrain. The village hall is used as event headquarters and there is a barn dance in the village hall on Saturday evening. Canicross entries are not accepted.
Distances and fees
- Marathon - £52
- 10K - £32
- Half Marathon - £42
- LittleFeet Bell Race - registration required; payment taken at registration on the day, cash only; no finishers medal
Logistics and rules
Camping is available for Friday and Saturday nights; one pitch (two small tents, one large tent, or one campervan) is listed at £30 and has no electric hook-up. Toilet facilities will be in the camping field and showers at the village hall. All runners must carry at least 500 ml of fluid. A bag drop tent will be available each race day. Cut-off times are given for some events. Runners are strongly advised to download the GPX file of their route onto a device because the marked course can be tampered with. T-shirts are available to pre-order only. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
