Our Mission…
to create a more sustainable and enjoyable event…
Sustainable mementos…
We are runners who are as passionate about the world we live in as we are about our running.
In 2023 we were concerned that the usual race mementos were not sustainable, and we wanted to try something different. The seed medal was a trial and we loved the concept. Everything relating to the seed medal was produced in the UK.
We want this to grow further and we are always looking at other ways we can help each other and our planet.
We now give Wooden Medals to all our finishers and use paper cups at our water stations.
Helping our community…
Sustainability includes social as well as environmental responsibilities, and as event organisers and volunteers we try to give back to the local community as well as offering social benefits to our race participants.
Giving back to the community has multiple benefits for everyone involved and we want to encourage people to run and enjoy being out in the fresh air in a supportive and friendly environment.
We try to keep our race fees low so that the event is accessible to anyone who wants to give it a go, and we also share and loan out our race kit (signs, PA system etc.) to other smaller races, to help reduce their costs.
The Dorset Doddlers are a friendly club, and we like to bring people together and help their physical and mental wellbeing through running and being part of a running family.
Car Sharing…
Save money by car sharing to the Stur Half…
Due to our rural location, there is no public transport available over the weekends meaning most participants need to travel to us by car.
We are looking at how you and our race can benefit by helping each other. Car sharing is environmentally friendly, should make it easier to park and also on the journey home you can discuss your race with a fellow runner.
Kit to help others…
We are also encouraging runners and spectators to donate unwanted new and nearly-new running kit to a drop off area at the race, which can then be passed on to local charities.
It feels good to help others and we will be working with the The Vale Family Hub here in Sturminster Newton to help others get fit and into running without costing them a lot.
