7 mile chip-timed Trail Race
starting and finishing around The Blue Pool, Dorset
Sunday 9th November 2025 @ 9.30am
ABOUT THE EVENT
After an overwhelmingly successful maiden run, The Furzebrook Estate have invited us to return, and bring The Blue Castle Run back for 2025 - a trail run at, and around, the iconic waters of The Blue Pool nature reserve.
The Blue Castle Run is a 7 mile chip-timed trail race which begins and ends at this Dorset jewel. With ancient woodland trails; hills and heath; ridges and valleys, and the occasional castle, delivering you some of the most stunning scenery in the Purbecks; and a unique opportunity to run around The Blue Pool. Twice.
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Challenging enough for competitive athletes, and enjoyable for all runners, this is an opportunity to be part an event which may rapidly become a classic. Places are limited so register now to avoid missing out!
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Canicross entry is available, but we have capped the numbers so don't dilly-dally!
WHEN? Sunday 9th November 2025. The race starts at 9.30 am.
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WHAT? A 7-mile, timed trail run.
The 7-mile race has a 150-minute cut-off, so all running will be complete by midday at the latest.
Every finisher will receive a fabulous medal.
Prizes will be presented for the first 3 male and female runners, and the first three mixed canicross.
Timed results will be published on our site.
WHERE? The Blue Pool is a stunning venue, with nature walks, picnic areas and a tea room serving good food and refreshing drinks; you could run solo or make a day of it with the family.
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HOW MUCH?
The cost of a single race entry will also include access to The Blue Pool for the runner, one adult supporter, and up to 2 children under 16. Usually, public entry to The Blue Pool is £7.50 per adult and £3.75 for children, so this is a great value package:
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7 Mile *minimum age 17
£28 Unaffiliated, £26 Affiliated
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Additional non-running supporters would be required to pay the usual entry fee.
T-shirts are available to pre-order when you enter, so get yourself a Collectors Edition! They will not be available to purchase on the day.
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The 7 Mile race has one aid station at about 5 miles. Water will be available at the finish. And maybe a few jelly-babies.
THE EVENT IS CUPLESS - please bring your own collapsible cup for use at the aid station AND at the finish. Up for the challenge? Enter now!!
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ABOUT US
Who is organising this fabulous event?
As a Purbeck local, living in Furzebrook, I have run every footpath, cow trail, and deer track in all directions and weather; and of all of them, these 5 or so miles never failed to bring me joy. Having spent the last 2 years more injured than not, and having spent much longer than that running solo, I decided to share my favourite trail with everyone - and with a huge added bonus… I approached Matt at The Blue Pool about adding a lap around the water to my route, as it’s something people don’t get to do every day. As our discussion evolved, we decided to not only host the run at The Blue Pool, but also to lap around the water at the start and finish – taking this to a 7-mile route.
As a newcomer to event organisation, I reached out to the beautiful people at The Purbeck Trail Series who kindly offered their support - the best part of that was connecting me with the wonderful Denise who, as an experienced race director and keen trail runner, has mentored me tirelessly. This would not be going ahead without her.
Your feedback from our first event has shaped this one, so please carry on letting us know your thoughts so we can continue to deliver the best experince to you.
We hope you have a wonderful run, and enjoy 7 miles of blissful Blue-castle-ness.
Happy trails,
Carl and Denise.