Training

Join us - We welcome runners of all standards from c25k graduates up to seasoned marathon runners and suggest that people come along for a few weeks to see if they like it before actually joining. Just pick a session from below and turn up a few minutes early. Ask for Richard or Les and introduce yourself to a few people so we can make you feel more welcome.

Not sure which group to run with? Have a look at our detailed guide, you will find us welcoming and friendly which ever option you pick.

Winter Training - Tuesday 30 September 2025 to Tuesday 24 March 2026

Winter Training - Tuesday 06 October 2026 onwards ...

Every Tuesday (Winter - all groups) - 7:00pm Start from the Weymouth College Community Sports Centre DT4 7LQ

Summer Training - from Tuesday 31 March 2026 (runs start at 7:00pm)

Every Tuesday - Short/steady (with Ian) - 7:00pm Start from the Council Office/North Quay carpark (free parking from 1800) DT4 8TA

Every Tuesday - Long/fast (with Bruce) - 7:00pm Start, please contact Bruce as locations vary from week to week.
Every Tuesday (pub runs) - 7:00pm, see table below
Every Thursday (Speedwork - Weymouth) - 7:00pm Start from Weymouth Park-n-Ride DT3 5HJ
Every Thursday (Speedwork - Dorchester) - 7:00pm Start from The Great Field, Poundbury DT1 2FG

Date	Venue	Postcode	Route	Map	GPS & Garmin Connect files (approx distance in miles)
					XS	S	M	L	XL
31-Mar	The Famous Old Spa, Weymouth	DT3 5EQ	Bev		(3)	(4.7)	(6.4)	(7.5)
07-Apr	The Poet Laureate, Poundbury	DT1 3GW	Bev		(3.4)	(5.3)	(6.7)	(7.6)
14-Apr	The Cove House Inn, Portland	DT5 2AP	Helen A		(2.5)	(5.1)	(6.8)	(8.3)
21-Apr	The Black Dog, Broadmayne	DT2 8ES	Helen D			(5.6)	(7.1)	(9.9)
28-Apr	The Acorn, Evershot	DT2 0JW	Richard		(3.6)	(4.9)	(8.2)	(9.1)
05-May	The Martyrs Inn, Tolpuddle	DT2 7ES	Charlotte & Joe		(3.1)	(4.8)	(7.1)	(8.3)
12-May	The Kings Arms, Portesham	DT3 4ET
19-May	The Red Lion, Winfrith	DT2 8LE	Olivia
26-May	Saxon Arms, Stratton	DT2 9WG	Kirsty
02-Jun	The Thimble Inn, Piddlehinton	DT2 7TD
09-Jun	Coach House Inn, Winterbourne Abbas	DT2 9LU	Jane
16-Jun	Seven Stars, Wool	DT2 8RL	James
23-Jun	The Marquis of Lorne, Nettlecombe	DT6 3SY	Catherine
30-Jun	The Oak, Dewlish	DT2 7ND	Andy H
07-Jul	Greyhound Inn, Sydling St Nicholas	DT2 9PD	Helen A
14-Jul	The West Bay Hotel, West Bay	DT6 4EW
21-Jul	The Brewers Arms, Martinstown	DT2 9LB	Joel
28-Jul	White Horse Inn, Litton Cheney	DT2 9AT
04-Aug	Manor House, West Bexington	DT2 9DF	Gail & John
11-Aug	The Weld Arms, East Lulworth	BH20 5QQ	Trish
18-Aug	The Fox Inn, Ansty	DT2 7PN
25-Aug	The Springhead, Sutton Poyntz	DT3 6LW
01-Sep	?Dumble Bimble, Portland
08-Sep	Trumpet Major, Dorchester	DT1 2AB	Bev
15-Sep	The Lugger Inn, Chickerell	DT3 4DY
22-Sep	The Royal Standard, Weymouth	DT3 5LA	Linda
29-Sep	The Sun Inn, Charminster	DT2 7RZ	Sue T

* Pub closed, if you fancy a drink or snack, you'll need to bring your own!
Dogs in general are welcome for the summer/pub runs, but please take some time to read our Running with Dogs policy(pdf).

To import GPS (GPX) course file to Garmin Connect

In Garmin Connect under Training | Courses, select the import option.