The WAC Road Runners’ Championships for 2026 consist of 2 competitions: the traditional Road Running series and a Parkrun series. Rules and event details for both competitions are shown below.
An ‘ENDEAVOUR AWARD’ will also be awarded to Club members who complete all events in both series (13 in total).
For road race results and latest championship table for 2026 click HERE
For parkrun results and latest championship table for 2026 click HERE
For final points totals and results for the 2025 Club Championship click HERE
Road Running Series – Rules
1. This competition consists of 7 events which are listed below.
2. Athletes are to enter races as a Wimborne Athletic Club runner and are obliged to wear club colours. All paid-up members who are First claim runners and those Second claim runners, whose First claim team does not have a road running section, will receive points. No membership = No points!
3. The scoring system in each race is as follows:
a. 1st male and female: 50 points;
b. 2nd male and female: 49 points;
c. 3rd male and female: 48 points (etc).
4. Positions will be taken from the official race results’ gun times. All WAC finishers, aged 18 and above, will receive points.
5. Awards will be given to the overall male and female winners and runners-up. Prizes will also be presented to leading males and females in the following age groups: 18-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70 and over. Age on 31st December of the Championship year determines the age group for the entire year.
6. To qualify for an award, runners must complete at least 4 of the 7 events.
7. At the end of the season, runners’ best 4 results will be totalled, and those with the highest score take the awards.
8. In the event of a tie, athletes who have completed the most races will be the winner. If still tied, the best time in the last Championship race (that the tied runners finished) will be used as the decider. And, if still tied, the award will be shared.
9. If any Championship race is cancelled by the Race or Championship Organiser or deemed not suitable, for whatever reason, a substitute event may be added, or the total number of Championship races may be reduced.
10. All athletes have a responsibility to ensure their details are given correctly when entering races. Club Championship and Race Organisers must be advised of any changes, ideally prior to the event taking place. Failure to do so may result in you not being included in the Championship results for that race. The responsibility is on the individual, not the Championship Organiser.
2026 Races
| No | Date | Event | Distance | Link |
| 1 | 1 January | Broadstone Quarter | 1/4 Marathon | https://poolerunners.co.uk/broadstone-quarter/ |
| 2 | 22 March | Bournemouth Bay Half | 1/2 Marathon | https://www.bournemouthbayrun.co.uk/ |
| 3 | 17 May | May 5 | 5m | https://pooleac.co.uk/club-events/may-5/ |
| 4 | 16 June | Corfe Mullen 5k | 5km | http://www.cm5k.co.uk |
| 5 | 12 June | Purbeck 10 | 10km | https://www.purbeckrunners.co.uk/purbeck-10k/ |
| 6 | 27 September | Round the Lakes | 10km | https://pooleac.co.uk/club-events/round-the-lakes/ |
| 7 | 22 November | Boscombe 10k | 10km | https://www.bournemouthjoggers.co.uk/boscombe10k |
Parkrun Series – Rules
1. This competition consists of 6 events which are listed below.
3. There are no age categories, as results will be shown as an age grade percentage, taken from the parkrun website. First place is the highest age grade percentage (etc).
4. Results will be taken from the official parkrun website, and all WAC registered finishers, aged 18 and above, will receive points.
5. The scoring system in each parkrun is as follows:
a. 1st male and female: 50 points;
b. 2nd male and female: 49 points;
c. 3rd male and female: 48 points (etc).
6. Awards will be given to 1st, 2nd and 3rd males and females.
7. To qualify for an award, runners must complete at least 4 of the 6 parkruns.
8. At the end of the series, runners’ best 4 results will be totalled, and awards presented accordingly.
9. In the event of a tie, athletes who have completed the most events will be the winner. If still tied, the best time in the last parkrun event (that the tied runners finished) will be used as the decider. And, if still tied, the award will be shared.
10. If any parkrun event is cancelled by parkrun, for whatever reason, a substitute event may be added, or the total number of parkrun events may be reduced.
11. All athletes have a responsibility to ensure they are registered with parkrun as a Wimborne AC member. Failure to do so may result in you not being included in the results.
2026 Parkrun events
| No | Date | Event |
| 1 | 17 January | Poole |
| 2 | 28 February | Blandford |
| 3 | 28 March | Bournemouth |
| 4 | 18 July | Durlston Country Park |
| 5 | 22 August | Moors Valley |
| 6 | 12 September | Upton House |
Club Championship Standings History
For final points totals and results for the 2025 Club Championship click HERE
For final points totals and results for the 2024 Club Championship click Here
For final points totals and results for the 2023 Club Championship click Here
For final points totals and results for the 2022 Club Championship click Here
For final points totals and results for the 2019 Club Championship click Here
For final points totals and results for the 2019 Club Off Road Championship click Here
For final points totals and results for the 2018 Club Championship click Here
For final points totals and results for the 2017 Club Championship click Here
For final points totals and results for the 2016 Club Championship click Here
For final points totals and results for the 2015 Club Championship click Here
For final points totals and results for the 2014 Club Championship click Here
For final points totals and results for the 2013 Club Championship click Here
For final points totals and results for the 2012 Club Championship click Here
