Lots of runners and walkers already pre-entered for the Great Dalby Dollop

Lots of runners and walkers have already pre-entered for this year’s Great Dalby Dollop later this month.

The event takes place over a 5km course at Moscow Farm, off Burrough Road, on Sunday November 23, at 11am, with the option for participants to take on a 10km route.

Part of the fun of the Great Dalby Dollop is the muddy course - families pictured running through a puddle in a previous running of the eventplaceholder image
Part of the fun of the Great Dalby Dollop is the muddy course - families pictured running through a puddle in a previous running of the event

Participants can enjoy great views of Burrough Hill and the glorious countryside.

All proceeds from the fun run will be directed towards the upkeep of St Swithun’s Church in the village.

About £1,500 was raised for the church at last year’s event, which saw 125 runners and walkers taking part.

Organiser, Ruth Man, said: "We’ve had lots of pre entries already for this years Great Dalby Dollop.

“It’s a brilliant course across private farm land.

"You can run or walk and bring well behaved dogs on leads.

"It’s a lovely day out and all finishers receive a medal and cake.”

The entry fee for the Great Dalby Dollop is £10 for adults or £5 for children aged 11 and under.

Participants can enter beforehand or on the day from 9.30am.

Prizes will be awarded to the first runner with a dog, the first male and female to finish, the first child (aged 11 and under) and the first child to finish who lives in Great Dalby.

Refreshments will be available throughout the event.

Email Ruth at [email protected] or call her on 01664 569290 or 07930 028043 to get entry forms or more information.

Follow the event on the ‘Great Dalby Dollop’ Facebook page.

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