Update (July 2024): It’s time to say goodbye
This is the hardest post we’ve ever had to write, and we can promise you that it doesn’t come lightly. With an incredibly heavy heart, we’re sad to say that Keep Running
8 July 2024
Trail running Events
Fun, friendly & inclusive trail running in the beautiful Dorset & Wiltshire countryside
Keep Running Rural has now held its last event weekend…
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Cider/Piggy Race Instructions 24
With less than 2 weeks to go, here are your all important race instructions. Deadline for deferring or transferring your place has passed, if you’re unable to attend the race now, you
5 July 2024
Cider 24 – common questions answered
Next month we’ll be doing our first-ever 24-hour race for solos and team runners. We’ve had lots of questions about this event, so we’ve tried to pull together everything into this handy
18 June 2024
Giants Head Race Instructions 2024
With less than 3 weeks to go, here are your all important race instructions. Deadline for deferring or transferring your place has passed, if you’re unable to attend the race now, you
30 May 2024
Gemma Wilton
Managing Director
“Keep Running Rural is a passion project for me, delivering inclusive, fun and challenging races across Dorset and Wiltshire.
We’re all about community. We have runners of all levels, from absolute beginners to seasoned ultra runners, but everyone gets treated with the same friendly and fair manner.
We put our runners at the heart of everything we do, and we hope that always shines through our brand and races.
You’ll always find me on race day at the heart of the action, doing what I love!”
What we are known for...
Stunning Locations
LUSH
Friendly Marshals
Smile
Great Medals
Bling
The Lovestation
Yum!
White Star Clothing
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Meet the team
Gemma Wilton
Managing Director
Working in event management for over 20 years, Gemma takes care of all the behind-the-scenes to make race days run smoothly. More of a social runner or often found out on the water.
Favourite race?
Spring Larmer
If you could be any mythical animal, what would it be?
Mermaid
Mandy Smart
Shop Manager
Nifty Nana Mandy was a late starter to running, until she found the family love of WSR/KKR. Being a bit of an adrenaline junky, she’s done everything from skydiving to wingwalking, plus she has a love of Formula 1 and wine! Mandy can be found in the White Star Clothing shop ready to help runners on race days.
Favourite race?
Cider Races
If you could be any mythical animal, what would it be?
Fairy
Julie Bassett
Marketing Manager & Copywriter
A lifelong runner, Julie will give anything a go from parkrun and road races, to ultramarathons and whatever crazy idea the team come up with next! Otherwise, she’s a freelance writer and marketeer, crafting words and organising content around health, wellbeing and running.
Favourite race?
Mapperton
If you could be any mythical animal, what would it be?
Dragon
Dani Dixon
Freelance Designer & Illustrator
A keen runner (when not injured, which takes up 80% of the running year) with 20 marathons and an ultra to her name! She loves trail running (softer on the legs!), red wine, books, coffee, dogs and pizza.
Favourite race?
Giants Head Marathon
If you could be any mythical animal, what would it be?
Phoenix
