Sherborne 5 Miler & Fun Run

Sunday 11th May 2025

We are back once again to host the Sherborne 5 Miler & Fun Run. These are two great races that take runners through the estate of the National Trust in Sherborne, Gloucestershire.

Fun Run starts 10:00am
5 Miler starts 11:00am
Sherborne C of E Primary School, GL54 3DH (Parking in field - look for notices)

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The 5 miler is a race through beautiful scenery. It is a challenging but very rewarding race, with steep sections, varied terrain and natural obstacles. It begins and ends at Sherborne School, where runners will each receive a medal and where there will be prizes for category winners.

This year's race has special meaning for all of us here at Sherborne. It will be dedicated to the memory of Clemmie Birtles; one of the driving forces behind the 5-miler event, and a truly wonderful person. The fastest female will be awarded the Clemmie Birtles Cup.

The Fun Run, although shorter, is still a race through varied terrain. It takes runners through the Pleasure Grounds of the National Trust Sherborne Estate on a course of approximately 1.5miles.
For some, this is a run just for fun (suitable for buggies), but for others it is highly competitive.

Without the support of The National Trust and their willingness to work in association with the school, we could not host these races. We are extremely grateful to all at the Trust for their preparation of the paths and time spent to ensure that the races go well.

The school is also eternally grateful to the hugely supportive and hardworking friends group FOSS (Friends of Sherborne School) who organise and put on the race to raise funds for the school. They give up hours and days of their time to make this happen. Also to Steve and Lynn from Lush race timing – lushracetiming.co.uk and Chris and all at Bourton Road Runners – bourtonroadrunners.co.uk who have generously supported our races for many years.