Blackdown Hills trail run - 10k & half marathon
PE
From Prosper Events
5.0 ·
2 reviews
Sunday 8th September 2024
Past event
09:00
Taunton
£25.63–£34.85 · 2 races
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
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
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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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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£25.63
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Blackdown hills trail run - half marathon
Entries closed£34.85
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!
10KM - Actually 10.8KM with 200M Elevation
Half Marathon - Actually 22.4KM with 510M Elevation
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!
10KM - Actually 10.8KM with 200M Elevation
Half Marathon - Actually 22.4KM with 510M Elevation
- 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
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!
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!
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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