Blackdown Hills trail run - 10K & half marathon

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  • Date Sun 8th September 2024
  • Time 09:00
  • Location Taunton, Somerset
  • Price £25.63 - £34.85
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 10km, Half Marathon

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating adventure at the Blackdown Hills Trail Run, taking place on Sunday, September 8, 2024, in the stunning surroundings of Taunton, Somerset. Organized by Prosper Events, this popular event features two exciting race distances: a challenging half marathon and a more accessible 10K, both designed to showcase the breathtaking beauty of the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

This year marks the third edition of the Blackdown Hills Trail Run, and participants can expect an updated route that explores even more fantastic forest trails. With its sell-out success in 2022 and 2023, this event promises to be a favorite among trail running enthusiasts. Runners will embark on a journey from Taunton Racecourse, navigating through picturesque tucked-away trails, serene country roads, and technical forest paths that lead to exhilarating climbs and sweeping views. Each route is well-marked, and participants will be supported by friendly marshals, a professional medical team, and well-stocked feed stations to keep their energy up. As a reward for their efforts, all finishers will receive a unique wooden medal and other exciting goodies. Join us for what promises to be an unforgettable day of trail running, camaraderie, and stunning

Blackdown Hills trail run - 10K & half marathon

Sun 8th September 2024

A person wearing a green shirt, black hat, and orange vest is running through a grassy field on a sunny day, with trees in the blurred background. The runner has a smile on their face and a race bib number 42 on their shirt. A person wearing a black visor, sunglasses, and a blue shirt with race number 178 is running in a grassy area. They are smiling and wearing a yellow neck gaiter. The background is blurred, highlighting the runner. Four people are participating in an outdoor trail run on a forested path. The two men in the foreground are wearing race bibs numbered 159 and 150 respectively, and they appear to be enjoying the run. The two other participants are further back on the trail. Three runners wearing red athletic clothing in a race on a forest trail. The runner in front is smiling and wearing a "South Molton Strugglers" tank top. All runners have numbered bibs, and the scenery in the background is green and lush. A man with short hair, wearing a navy long-sleeve running shirt, black leggings, and race bib number 197 smiles and points towards the camera while running on a forested trail. The background consists of green foliage and trees.

Organiser's Description

We are super excited to be holding this event for the third time with a new and update route, taking in even more fantastic forest trails! 2022 & 2023 were both sell out years with brilliant feedback so thankyou all for your support! Here is a link to our 2022 event to give you a taste of what to expect from our trail runs!

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 technical forest trails, challenging climbs (Upto the Heightest point in the Blackdowns if you take on the half marathon) with absolutely awesome views!!

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!'

Both the 10K and the half marathon route will have feed stations along the way to help fuel your journey to the finish line... Where you will be rewarded with an epic wooden medal & other goodies!

We look forward to seeing you at the event and can’t wait for you to experience this amazing trail route!

Races

  • Blackdown Hills Trail Run - 10K

    £25.63

    CLOSED
  • Blackdown Hills Trail Run - Half Marathon

    £34.85

    CLOSED

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Luke

·a year 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.
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Yvonne

·a year ago

Fantastic race - brutal hilly half but I loved it 😊 Second year doing this event and I will be back next year

Location

Taunton Racecourse, B3170, Taunton, TA3 7, United Kingdom

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