Dorchester RIOT
Dorset · England
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Dorchester RIOT launched in 2018 and offers training, paced social runs and Couch to 5K support from Dorchester Rugby Club.
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About Dorchester RIOT
Dorchester RIOT is a running club in Dorchester, Dorset, England, launched in January 2018. The name stands for Running Is Our Therapy, reflecting an emphasis on companionship and encouragement as well as individual running goals.
Tuesday sessions focus on training such as intervals and hills, while Thursday runs use pace groups. Members also arrange longer Sunday outings. Dorchester Rugby Club on Coburg Road is the usual base. Regular club runs assume participants can cover 5K, with Couch to 5K courses providing a separate starting point for beginners and those returning after a break.
Club challenges and Run and Talk sessions add variety to the programme. New runners can try a few outings and ask a leader which group to join. For 2026–27, membership is managed through Spond, with a web platform and email option as well as the app. The club’s Facebook and Instagram pages provide public updates, while joining instructions explain the separate options for athletics affiliation.
Established 2018
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Profile reviewed 2026-10-14. Training arrangements can change; check with the club before attending.
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