Running through a landscape immortalised by the famous writer Thomas Hardy, the Half Hardy Half will take you on tour of this fantastic area of Dorset countryside. The majority of the course is trail with some challenging terrain and elevation. The road sections will be on closed roads. The route has yet to be finalised.
Course Details
Closed roads.
ROUTE LENGTH - 5 ish miles
TOTAL ASCENT - approx. 390 ft
TOTAL DESCENT - approx. 393 ft
TERRAIN - Mixed
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Aid stations:
This event is cupless, runners should carry their own water, aid stations will have water and nutrition.
Main Details:
Start location - Dorchester Rugby Club
Registration opens - 0800
Race brief - 0945
Start time - 1000
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Cut off:
To minimise disruption locally the last road closure will reopen 4hrs after start or when the final runner has passed, whichever comes sooner. However, we will still have people at the finish regardless, but you will need to navigate road crossings independently after this time.
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Number Collection:
You will be able to collect numbers from the registration area on the day.
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Deferrals and Swaps:
Please email hardyhalf@gmail.com for information on how to defer or swap your place.
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