14-04-2025
Village prepares to welcome runners to 40th anniversary charity race
A Dorset village is preparing to welcome runners to a popular race event.
Tarrant Monkton and the Langton Arms pub are gearing up for the annual Tarrant Valley 10 (TV10) race, which will take place on Sunday, June 1.
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the event, which began in 1985, and will see both adult and children's races.
The main 10km race will start at 10.30am and will be followed by a one-mile children's race.
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This year marks the 40th anniversary of the race (Image: Tarrant Valley 10) To commemorate the anniversary, each runner will receive a special medal, with the children's race participants also included.
New prize categories have also been introduced this year, recognising the first male over 70, the first female over 65 and the first male and female under 20.
Spectators and supporters can enjoy a barbecue, ice-creams, teas, coffees and a raffle.
The adult's 10km race and the children's one-mile run will be chip-timed by Rogue Racer.
All runners will receive printable certificates, and the day will be documented with numerous photographs.
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The Langton Arms pub, owned by local farmers James and Barbara Cossins, will be supporting the event.
Known for its locally sourced menu, the pub will be open for bookings for lunch after the races.
The event, which is not-for-profit, will donate its proceeds to two charities: the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance and Horatio's Garden.
The air ambulance service, which is funded by donations, carried out almost 3,000 missions last year and is viewed as a vital service, especially for rural villages.
Horatio's Garden creates garden sanctuaries attached to NHS Spinal Injury Centres, providing rest and respite for people with spinal injuries.
Organisers are encouraging people to pre-book online at with a saving of at least £5 compared to the on-the-day price.
The starter whistle will blow at 10.30am in Tarrant Monkton, DT11 8RX.
The TV10, which is run through the picturesque Cranborne Chase countryside, has been a staple in the local community for four decades and continues to be a great opportunity for runners of all abilities to take part.
