Corfe Mullen Carnival Run

The rain showers from earlier in the day had given way to bright sunshine well before the competitors had started to arrive at the Corfe Mullen recreation ground for the eighth carnival run. Runners aged eight to seventy-six had entered this year’s event all with a common aim of testing their mettle whilst raising money for local charities. Running is certainly unique amongst sports where young and old, serious and the not-so-serious can all compete together, each able to achieve a personal goal. The many cheering spectators added to the carnival atmosphere as the competitors warmed up in preparation for their respective race.

Junior 1 Mile Run

First to compete were the juniors in a one lap, one mile, circuit of the village sports ground. Cubs, brownies, the sporty and the not-so-sporty shared the stage, some perhaps for the first time, with the more serious young athletes sporting their club’s colours. First to cross the line was Wimborne A C’s Piers Copeland finishing a whole 12 seconds in front of second place boy Lewis Gordon, with Poole Runners’ Regan Cooper coming in third. The winning time was a credible 5 minutes 25 seconds. In the girls category it was Grace Copeland, also from Wimborne A C, who just pipped fellow club mate, Abbie Hine, on the finish line to clinch first spot. Alex Phillips of Poole Runners followed in to record third place.

5km Run

In the 5km it was previous winner Sean Hogan taking the top slot once again, this time in 16 minutes and 43 seconds. Sean won the very first carnival 5km back in 2004, and again in 2006. In second and third positions were Rob Ineson and Andrew Smith, respectively – ensuring a clean sweep of the awards for Poole Runners in the male category. The fastest lady was Zoe Lamb, again from Poole Runners, finishing in 20 minutes 34 seconds with last year’s junior girl winner, Sharon Hutchings of Wimborne A C, scoring an impressive second place at the longer distance. Third position went to Poole A C’s Lesley Moore.

Race Sponsors

A special thank you must go to Garry Dickerson, Managing Director of Seyward Windows, Cheryl Lawes, Director of England & Company, Jackie Richmond, Group Marking Manager of Splashdown Waterparks and Tracy Roe of Monroe Hairdressing for jointly sponsoring the 2011 event. Their financial support made it possible to donate all the participants’ race entry fees to the carnival’s nominated charities.

The race organisers would like to thank all race stewards and officials who gave up their time to make the 2011 carnival run a success. We would especially like to thank the members of Poole Runners for their continuing help and support of our event.

Corfe Mullen Carnival 2011

The 2011 carnival supported Lewis-Manning Hospice and Corfe Mullen District Girl Guides.

Lost Property

A number of items of lost property were handed in to the administration desk after the race. Click to e-mail us a fully description of your lost item.

Corfe Mullen Carnival

The Carnival Run was planned to coincide with Corfe Mullen’s week-long carnival celebration, which culminates with a spectacular carnival procession on Saturday 11th June. Click here to link to the Carnival's own website to find out more about the various events taking place during Carnival week.