Slow & Dirty
Might better be described as the Fast and Clean, as its a very level 19K race along the hard surface of an old railway line
| Date | Sunday 21st December, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Distance | 19K |
| Location | The Town Centre |
| Town/City | Sturminster Newton |
| Area | Dorset |
| Start postcode | DT10 1FH |
| Start time | 10:00am |
| Website | Visit website |
| Run For Charity |  Start Fundraising On GoFundMe |
So why the name then? A lesson in history is required…
The race route follows a branch line that ran from Bath to Bournemouth through the counties of Dorset and Somerset. Known as the Somerset and Dorset, it soon was more commonly called the S & D, or as it’s regular users called it the Slow and Dirty!
This rather unkind name was due to the fact the trains were constantly stopping at multiple village stops and never seemed to make good headway. Also, because it wasn’t particularly profitable the engines and carriages were never the newest or cleanest.
