THIS EVENT IS ON 20TH JULY.  NOT 20TH AND 21ST AS ON 100 SITE!!!  Waiting for them to change it - also its in DORSET!

A 5k off road, looped event with a 6 hour time limit.  (8am - 2pm).  The route goes out along the banks of the River Stour and loops back across the fields & woods - via The Cherry Aid Station,  then along the bidleway to rejoin the river path before going round the back of Kingfisher Barn to complete the loop.  Its a flat course.   Route will be fully marked with marshals where needed.  Aid station at the 5k loop point and a very special “Cherry Aid Station” and cheering point in the field by Cherry Tree Nurseries half way round the course.  Toilets are available at Kingfisher Barn and at Cherry Tree Nurseries.  

Baggage tent (not manned), and any gazebos I can blag for changing wil be erected in the "Princess Precinct" -  there will be massage for a smll fee afterwards.  Lovely family area,  paddling or swimming in the river (stony bottom!).  Kingfisher Barn for coffee, tea, cake, ice cream.  Free parking

Two start times:  8am for ultra and marathon distance runners and 10am for half marathon, 10k and 5k runners.   Note:  Charry Aid Station will not be open until after the 10am start.  Warm up sessions for the starts  - presenters to be announced!!

Eco friendly vegan medal (yes - really!!) and goody bag (non vegan) to all runners.  Grand raffle draw after the event around 3pm.  (Tickets available on the day or through "naomi's cherry tree nursery fund raising page" on Facebook via Virgin Just Giving link).  Kingfisher Cafe open for drinks,  cakes & ice ceam!!!

There are currently 2 breeding pairs of Kingfishers on the stretch of river you will run along, the best time to see  these wonderful birds is - July!!! (According to RSPB).  One of the males is a bit of a local celebrity and everyone has called him "Kevin".   - hes stunning!  Also resident along the river are the otters,  currently with 4 babies, the Egret, a couple of pairs of swans (and families by summer), quite a few Moor Hens, the Heron and no doubt lots more I've not mentioned.  A perfect place for a run!!  Enjoy! 

All entry fees (after unavoidable costs)  will go to Cherry Tree Nursery. (registered charity no 900325) A Sheltered Work Opportunities Project for adults with severe and enduring mental illnesses. 

Keep up to date with this event, enter the raffle (great prizes,  lots of race entries!!) and make a donation if you want to.   Please "like" my fb page "naomi's cherry tree nursery fund raising page" to keep updated.  There is also a Kingfisher Capers FB page.  

Thank you so much for entering,  your entry fee will make a difference.  Love & Hugs - Naomi (AKA  "Princess"). xx

Race HQ - Kingfisher Barn, Granby Road, Bournemouth BH9 3NZ.  20/7/2019 race date.