The race was not run in 1994, 2020 or 2021
If anyone has any results that we don't, please let us know.
the Stur Half Race Record of 1:06:41 is held by Dave Clarke of Hercules Wimbledon in 1993. The Ladies Race Record of 1:18:59 is held by Alison Outram of Thames Hare & Hounds in 2005.
Our Current Course records are: Willard Chinhanau of Poole Runners, 1:08:41 in 2008 and Rebecca Moore of Chichester Runners AC, 1:15:56 in 2016.
See our winners from 1990 to current day…
Past Race Winners - Men
See how many runners entered each year and how many actually ran…
1st 3 men, 1st under 21, MV40, 50, 60
1st 3 ladies, 1st under 21, FV35, 45, 55
(in these main categories you can only win one prize).
1st three men's and ladies' teams (3 to a team) Please note that the team you register under will be the team we count for results.
1st Sturminster Newton Resident
1st Local Man and 1st Local Lady (must live in the DT10 postcode)
All half marathon finishers will receive a race medal and a Honeybun cake, along with lots of fun, laughter and water around the course.
…all finishers of the 5K will receive a Honeybun cake, along with lots of fun, laughter and water around the course.
Plus a prize for:
1st Man
1st Lady
1st Local
The race began its life as The Sturminster Newton Carnival Half Marathon with the start and finish on the recreation ground.
There have been a few different routes throughout the years. The first one when I became race director, started in town, outside the Swan Public House. It went down Bridge Street, over the town bridge and up Broadoak. View our route in 1995
This route still holds the Race Record of 1:06:41 to Dave Clarke of Hercules Wimbledon in 1993.
George Wimpey and the Stur Half opened Old Market Hill to the public. The runners were officially the first to use the road. Read the article…