Hardy Half

MAY

10

2026

Tackle scenic but tough trails at the Hardy Half in Dorchester, offering 5 mile and 13.1 mile options with around 1,400 ft of climbs on the half marathon. Enjoy route entertainment, an event village and support for local good causes.

Sun 10 May 2026

Dorchester, South West (England)

Registration

13 miles 5 miles

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Event details

The Hardy Half is scheduled for 10 May 2026 at Dorchester Rugby Club, Coburg Road, DT1 2HX. The event is held on public land in Dorset and organisers state road sections will be closed for the race. Entries from the event support local good causes. Entrants must be aged 18 or over on the date of the event.

Course and entry information

The event offers two distances:

5 miles (ish) - Half Hardy Half
13.1 miles (ish) - Original Hardy Half

The majority of the courses are on trail with sections of challenging terrain. The half marathon route includes around 1,400 ft of elevation gain. Organisers provide entertainment along the routes and an event village at the rugby club for post-race refuelling. Entry fees are given in the source material as ranging from about £17 to £29. Registration details and availability are listed by the organiser. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.