RUNNERS from far and wide will descend on Dorset this Sunday for the return of the popular Weymouth Bay 10k.

Around 250 athletes are expected to take to the start line as the MCC Promotions 10K Run Series continues.

Crawley’s Dan Short last year beat 200 competitors to claim victory in 36 minutes, 16 seconds amid tricky conditions as a strong wind hampered participants.

Runners will negotiate 122m plus two laps around Bowleaze Green before heading out onto the long part of the course along the Esplanade.

Rounding the turn at the water point, the athletes will then retrace their steps to the finish at Overcombe Corner, 100m before the Oasis Cafe.

READ MORE: Dan Short takes Weymouth Bay 10k title

Runners of all abilities are welcome to enter and entries will be accepted on the day at the Riviera Hotel between 9am and 9.45am, for a 10am start.

Results will be listed within 48 hours of the run, visit: mccpromotions.com; or eventrac.co.uk;

Entry costs £15 and includes a bespoke medal. Results will be listed within 48 hours of the run via mccpromotions.com; or eventrac.co.uk

For further information call run director Mark Caswell on 07977 831519.