Blackdown Hills Trail Run - 10k & Half Marathon
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The ever popular Blackdown Hills trail run returns in 2024 - definitely one to add to your running calendar. Running over a variety of terrain, you will take in the spectacular scenery of the tranquil Blackdown Hills. Come along and earn your finishers medal and goodies.
10k and Half Marathon
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Sun, 8 Sept 2024
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Taunton, United Kingdom
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Location
Taunton Racecourse Conference Centre, B3170, Taunton TA3 7BL, UK
Start times
Sunday, 8 Sept 2024
10k: 9:00 amHalf Marathon: 9:00 am
Event summary
Here are the distances available for Blackdown Hills Trail Run - 10k & Half Marathon
10k
10km
£30
Half Marathon
21.2km
£40
Route information
Setting off from Taunton racecourse where you will head up onto the hills, discovering tucked away trails, quiet country roads and unrivalled scenery through the Blackdown hills area of outstanding beauty.
Enjoy some technical forest trails, challenging climbs along with the heights point in the Blackdowns if you take on the half marathon!
The course will be way marked clearly, brilliant marshals throughout, professional medical team and superb feed stations ensuring you have a fantastic, safe and enjoyable run!
10k
Elevation: 180m
Terrain: Road & Forest Trails
Route Type: Loop
Half Marathon
Elevation: 436m
Terrain: Road & Forest Trails
Route Type: Loop
What's included
- Finisher's medal
- Finishers goodies
- Fully insured event
- Feed stations
- First aiders on site
- Timed event & online results
- Fully signed route
- Race photos
How to get there
Taunton Racecourse Conference Centre, B3170, Taunton TA3 7BL, UK
Get full directionsParking
There will be parking available on site, approximately 750 spaces.
By Train
Taunton Station is the closest train station to the event venue, located 2.7 miles away. Those travelling by train could pack light and use this distance to warm up for the event.
Alternatively, walk to the bus stop 'Orchid Close' (about 12 minutes) and then ride the number 6 bus (towards Holway (circular)), alighting at the stop named 'Alms Houses Walk'. Taunton Racecourse is then a 10 minute walk away.
Event day logistics
07:00 Parking opens
07:15 - 08:45 Registration
08:50 Event briefing
09:00 10k and Half Marathon start time
13:30 Event cut-off time
*Please arrive with plenty of time to park, register, attach your race number and warm up.
Age Restrictions
Half Marathon - must be 19 years of age or older
10K - must be 16 years of age or older
All entrants under 16 years of age or who are members of school or youth groups must be supervised by adults (over 16 years of age) in a ratio of at least 1 to 3.
Kit List
- Running shoes
- Suitable running clothes (please check weather forecast beforehand)
- Mobile phone - please have race director's number saved
- Drinks bottle
- Waterproof Jacket
Feed Stations
Feed stations will be available on the course, each stocked with energy drinks, electrolytes, water, carbs in many many forms and lots of encouragement from the Prosper Events team.
Facilities
Toilets can be located at Taunton Racecourse (start location).
Other facilities that are available at Taunton Racecourse:
- Registration area
- Local refreshments
- First aid
- Picnic area
- Merchandise
FAQs
What time does registration for the Blackdown Hills trail run - 10k & Half marathon open?
The registration desk will open at 07:15 and will close at 08:45.
Is there a medal included in the entry for the Blackdown Hills trail run - 10k & Half marathon?
Yes, all finishers will receive a finisher's medal at the finish line.
Where is the start location for the Blackdown Hills trail run - 10k & Half marathon?
Taunton Racecourse is the start and end location for both the 10k and the Half marathon races.
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