Chase The Sun is our new mid-week summer evening event. After the success of the Blue Castle Run, The Furzebrook Estate has invited us to create a celebration of summer, and so we can now offer you the experience of our fabulous course, enjoyed during a relaxed evening of summer vibes.

Chase The Sun is a 7-mile chip-timed trail race that begins and ends at this Dorset jewel. Ancient woodland trails, hills, health, and the occasional castle deliver some of the most stunning scenery in the Purbecks. The long ridge run lets you see the sun as you race to the finish before it sets.

And all that is bookended by a unique opportunity to run around The Blue Pool—twice.

Then relax with your medal and enjoy good food, music and maybe even a celebratory sunset drink by the water. What an evening!

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Challenging enough for competitive athletes, and enjoyable for all runners, this is an opportunity to be part of an event which may rapidly become a classic. Places are limited so register now to avoid missing out!

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​​Although this event is humans only, there is the option of a 3-mile course that still starts and finishes around the water; it’s just much flatter and a bit less castle-y.
 

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WHEN?
Wednesday 4 th June 2025. Both races start at 7pm.

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WHAT?
A 7-mile and 3-mile chip-timed trail run.

The 7-mile race has a 135-minute cut-off, so all running will be complete by the 9.15pm sunset.

Every finisher will receive a fabulous medal.

Prizes will be presented for the first 3 male and female runners in both distances.

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. As this is a private event, the Blue Pool will be serving food and drinks until 9.30pm so that you and any supporters can enjoy the summer evening in a gorgeous

setting.

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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 £9.50 per adult and £4.75 for children, so this is a great value package:

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7 Mile *minimum age 17

£28 Unaffiliated, £26 Affiliated

3 Mile *minimum age 12

£20 Unaffiliated, £18 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.