Giants Head Marathon, Half Marathon & Sydling Hill Race

White Star Running’s flagship event weekend returns and, as always, is so popular that a large waiting list already exists. Winning several awards for Britain’s Best Marathon over the years, it’s easy to see why runners love the feel of this event. Taking over the village of Sydling St Nicholas, the villagers welcome runners making them part of the community for the weekend.

The marathon route is a very, very challenging hilly but beautiful course running through the Sydling and Cerne valleys, running around and under the famous Cerne Giant. It’s certainly not for the faint hearted – it’s a tough race, with some steep climbs, sharp descents and the most amazing views to reward yourself with.

Giants Head Half is the most recent addition to the weekend’s events, but has proved popular. There will be an epic medal featuring the Cerne Abbas Giant, as expected. You will be running over lots of the terrain that the marathon runs on… except it’s only half the way and you won’t be so tired. Heading out of the village over Hog Hill towards Up Cerne, followed by a climb over East Hill before returning to the village green.

The Sydling Hill route is a very challenging, hilly 11km course running through the Sydling and Cerne valleys. It is certainly not for the faint hearted! It’s a tough race, with some steep climbs, sharp descents and the most amazing views to make it worth while. 

Camping is available and part of the experience, as is the Saturday night barn dance.

SATURDAY
08:30am – Giant’s Head Marathon
10:00am – Sydling Hill Race

SUNDAY
10:30am – Giant’s Half