12-04-2025
Village race to mark special 40th anniversary
Tarrant Monkton is gearing up for the 40th annual Tarrant Valley 10 race.
The event, starting at 10.30am on Sunday, June 1, will also host a one-mile children's race.
To mark the special year, every participant will receive a commemorative medal.
Additional prize categories have been introduced for the first male over 70, first female over 65 and first male and female under 20.
The race, through the scenic Cranborne Chase, will be chip-timed by Rogue Racer.
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Race profits to support Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance and Horatio's Garden (Image: Tarrant Valley 10) A morning of fun is promised with a barbecue, ice creams, teas, coffees and a raffle.
After the race, participants are invited for lunch at the Langton Arms, which will be open and serving food.
The not-for-profit village event will donate its profits to the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance charity and Horatio's Garden.
The Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance charity flew almost 3,000 missions last year, while Horatio's Garden creates garden sanctuaries for NHS Spinal Injury Centres.
A spokesperson for the event said: "This is a special year for us as it is the 40th anniversary since our inaugural race way back in 1985.
"To celebrate this, every runner will receive a special 40th anniversary commemorative medal, including all the runners in the children's race."
