Blackdown Hills trail run - 10k & half marathon
PE
From Prosper Events
5.0 ·
2 reviews
Sunday 10th September 2023
Past event
09:00
Taunton
£23.00–£32.00 · 2 races
10km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the Blackdown Hills Trail Run, organized by Prosper Events! This exciting event takes place on Sunday, September 10th, 2023, in the picturesque surroundings of Taunton, Somerset. Participants can choose between two stunning race distances: a challenging 10K and a breathtaking half marathon.
Set off from Taunton racecourse and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Blackdown Hills, an area of outstanding natural beauty. Runners will discover hidden trails, serene country roads, and captivating scenery, all while tackling technical forest paths and challenging climbs. The half marathon even takes you to the highest point in the Blackdowns! With clear course markings, enthusiastic marshals, a professional medical team, and well-stocked feed stations, Prosper Events ensures a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to enjoy a memorable run in one of the UK's most beautiful landscapes. We can’t wait to see you there!
Set off from Taunton racecourse and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Blackdown Hills, an area of outstanding natural beauty. Runners will discover hidden trails, serene country roads, and captivating scenery, all while tackling technical forest paths and challenging climbs. The half marathon even takes you to the highest point in the Blackdowns! With clear course markings, enthusiastic marshals, a professional medical team, and well-stocked feed stations, Prosper Events ensures a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to enjoy a memorable run in one of the UK's most beautiful landscapes. We can’t wait to see you there!
Blackdown Hills trail run - 10k & half marathon
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5.02 reviews
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Yvonne Rogers
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Took part in the 2024 edition · 2 years ago
Fantastic race - brutal hilly half but I loved it 😊
Second year doing this event and I will be back next year
Second year doing this event and I will be back next year
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Luke Ayris
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This reviewer is a verified Find a Race user who purchased a place at this event.
Took part in the 2024 edition · 2 years ago
Has a bit of everything! Trails, fields, steep inclines and glorious downhills to stretch the legs. There’s a couple of miles worth of roads to run on but other than that, you’ll be amongst the muddy tracks. Can get tricky and technical after heavy rain. It’s a very well organised event and the second Prosper Event race I’ve done and I’ll be sure to do more with them. I haven’t got a bad word to say about them from booking the race to finishing the race. Well marshalled, easy to follow and good feed stations as always.
Races
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Blackdown hills trail run - 10k
Entries closed£23.00
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Blackdown hills trail run - half marathon
Entries closed£32.00
Event information
Join us for an awesome run 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!
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!
- Epic finishers medal
- Awards for top 3 M/F in each distance
- Free parking
- Well marked course
- Chip timed event
- Free event photography
- Food & drink available
- Bag drop
- Brilliant feed stations throughout.
- Awards for top 3 M/F in each distance
- Free parking
- Well marked course
- Chip timed event
- Free event photography
- Food & drink available
- Bag drop
- Brilliant feed stations throughout.
Free parking onsite
Taunton racecourse,
Taunton, Somerset
TA3 7BL
Taunton, Somerset
TA3 7BL
- Parking opens @ 7:00AM
- Registration @ 7:15AM - 8:45AM
- Event brief @ 8:50AM
- Events Starts @ 9:00AM
- Event cut off time @ 1.30PM
- Registration @ 7:15AM - 8:45AM
- Event brief @ 8:50AM
- Events Starts @ 9:00AM
- Event cut off time @ 1.30PM
We know how important it is take to take on good quality food throughout a challenging run and therefore aim to provide you with some great fueling options to keep you on your A game throughout the run. Expect to see energy drinks, electrolytes, water, carbs in many many forms and some good encouragement from our team!
Running shoes
Running clothes, suitable for the weather
Fully charged mobile with race director's number stored
500ml water bottle
Waterproof jacket
Running clothes, suitable for the weather
Fully charged mobile with race director's number stored
500ml water bottle
Waterproof jacket
Free parking
Registration area
Toilets
Local refreshments before or after your event
Race start and finish line
First aid
Picnic area
Merchandise
Registration area
Toilets
Local refreshments before or after your event
Race start and finish line
First aid
Picnic area
Merchandise
Organiser's description
Join us for an awesome run 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!
Check out our previous event video to see what our events look like!
- https://www.facebook.com/Prospereventss/videos/2163999207104554/
We hope to see you there.
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!
Check out our previous event video to see what our events look like!
- https://www.facebook.com/Prospereventss/videos/2163999207104554/
We hope to see you there.
Location
Taunton Racecourse, B3170, Taunton, TA3 7, United Kingdom
Blackdown Hills trail run - 10k & half marathon
PE
Prosper Events
Welcome to Prosper Events! We can’t wait to share our love for trail running with you! Our trail runs cater to all... from flat 10K's to exhilarating hilly half marathons, encouraging you to explore the great outdoors. join us for an incredible running experience that you’ll never forget!
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