Fun, friendly & inclusive trail running events
Trail Races by runners
for runners
Home of the Lovestation™
- Sociable, inclusive, quirky
- Runners first ethos
- Fun, safe, open to all
- Variety of distances
- Working towards sustainability goals
- Respectful of the natural environment
Fun and Affordable Running Gear for all
- Bespoke design just for us
- Practical running gear
- Quirky and colourful
- Adult and kids’ ranges
- Race essentials and fun accessories
- Free delivery on all orders over £50
White Star Running has always been about passion, a passion for running. We love what we do; it’s certainly not a job.
We have a big community of runners of all sorts of abilities, from elites to beginners, from world beaters to casual runners.
A wise woman (my mum) said to me ages ago ‘runner first’, and that’s always been our ethos. We are runners; we listen to our family of runners and work with them to create the races they want
Andy Palmer
We put the fun in running
Our trail race events are family friendly, and sometimes just a bit odd
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meet the team
Gemma Wilton
Managing Director
Working in event management for over 20 years, Gemma takes care of all the behind-the-scenes to make race days run smoothly. More of a social runner or often found out on the water.
Favourite race?
Spring Larmer
If you could be any mythical animal, what would it be?
Mermaid
Andy Palmer
Founder & Consultant
Andy’s dream was to offer good-value events in wonderful scenery to runners everywhere. Before that he was known to run a bit. What he doesn’t know about finding the best, most scenic and elevated routes around Dorset isn’t worth knowing.
While he is officially retired from the company, he’s very much still around giving advice, drinking coffee and shouting at runners.
Favourite race?
Giants Head Marathon
Mandy Smart
Shop Manager
Nifty Nana Mandy was a late starter to running, until she found the family love of WSR/KKR. Being a bit of an adrenaline junky, she’s done everything from skydiving to wingwalking, plus she has a love of Formula 1 and wine! Mandy can be found in the White Star Clothing shop ready to help runners on race days.
Favourite race?
Cider Races
If you could be any mythical animal, what would it be?
Fairy
Julie Bassett
Marketing Manager & Copywriter
A lifelong runner, Julie will give anything a go from parkrun and road races, to ultramarathons and whatever crazy idea the team come up with next! Otherwise, she’s a freelance writer and marketeer, crafting words and organising content around health, wellbeing and running.
Favourite race?
Mapperton
If you could be any mythical animal, what would it be?
Dragon
Dani Dixon
Freelance Designer & Illustrator
A keen runner (when not injured, which takes up 80% of the running year) with 20 marathons and an ultra to her name! She loves trail running (softer on the legs!), red wine, books, coffee, dogs and pizza.
Favourite race?
Giants Head Marathon
If you could be any mythical animal, what would it be?
Phoenix
Andy Palmer
Boss Hogg
Race Director and chief coffee drinker, Andy’s an ex-postie whose dream was to offer good-value events in wonderful scenery to runners everywhere. Before that he was known to run a bit.
What he doesn’t know about finding the best, most scenic and elevated routes around Dorset isn’t worth knowing.
Favourite race: The next one
Crisp of choice: Gin
Inspiring celeb: Karl Marx
Gemma Wilton
2nd In Command
Working in event management for over 15 years, Gemma takes care of all the behind-the-scenes administration to make race days run smoothly at WSR.
More of a pavement plodder than a keen runner, Gemma’s often found in the gym or out on the water.
Favourite race: Spring Larmer
Crisp of choice: Paprika
Inspiring celeb: Walt Disney
Julie Bassett
Scribbler
A lifelong runner, Julie will give anything a go from parkrun and road races, to ultramarathons and whatever crazy idea WSR comes up with next!
Otherwise, she’s a freelance writer and marketeer, and lucky to count WSR among the great people she gets to work with.
Favourite race: Bad Cow Frolic
Crisp of choice: Gimme chocolate!
Pet hate: Mis’placed apostrophe’s
Joanne Weston
Bean Counter
As well as looking after the money, Jo tries to get out on events to marshal or you may even see her running!
When she has nothing else to do, she might post out a few orders from our shop.
Favourite race: The Dark races – I like the twinkly lights
Crisp of choice: Salt and Vinegar
Inspiring celeb: Sir Steve Redgrave
Dani Dixon
Drawer
Designer extraordinaire, Dani magically turns the team’s visions into our fabulous merchandise and bespoke medals.
Favourite race: GHM – I love the whole weekend; my family and dog can come along, plus I can see tons of friends and meet new ones
Crisp of choice: Salt ‘n’ vinegar
Pet hate: Noisy eaters
Inspiring celeb: Tony Hart
