Race for Life Taunton 5k

By car:

General Event Parking: There is limited parking at this event, please use the Heron Drive entrance to Bridgwater & Taunton College following the signage to access this parking, this parking is within a 500m walking distance to the event site.

For further information on where to park locally please visit the Taunton Deane Borough Council website.

Blue Badge Parking: There is hardstanding Disabled parking available within the Bridgwater & Taunton College Car park via Heron Drive a Blue Badge and Clock to be diasplyed, this parking is within 400m of the event site.

Volunteer Parking: There is limited parking at this event, please use the Heron Drive entrance to Bridgwater & Taunton College following the signage to access this parking, this parking is within a 500m walking distance to the event site.

Drop Offs: Participants could use a safe drop off point within the Bridgwater & Taunton College layby at the front of the college.

Electric Charging points: The nearest electric charging point is at Bridgwater & Taunton College Wellington Rd, Taunton TA1 5AX, VIRTA Charging Station.



Public transport and pedestrians:

Pedestrians: Participants are best walking to Bridgwater & Taunton College and aiming for Castle School at the rear of the Main Building, Castle School can be accessed via Longrun Lane, Longrun Meadow and Heron Drive.

Bus: These Bus lines stop near The Castle School:22, 22A, 25, 3, PR1. The nearest stations to The Castle School are:

Aylands Road, Taunton is 537 meters away, 7 min walk.

Fish And Chip Shop, Taunton is 694 meters away, 9 min walk.

Somerset College 1, Taunton is 1241 meters away, 17 min walk.

Manor Orchard, Taunton is 1503 meters away, 20 min walk.

Train: These Train lines stop near The Castle School: Cross Country and Great Western Railway to Taunton Rail Station, TA1 1QP and is a 20min walk to the event site.

Cycling & Bike Racks: Bridgwater & Taunton College and Castle School has plenty of cycle parking options, its advised to use a bike lock on-site.

The start and finish is on the Castle School playing field, alongside the cricket pitch opposite the Castle Sports Centre.



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Bring along as many supporters as you like to cheer you on! We’ve got things for everyone to do. After you've completed the course, stay on and celebrate with other participants, friends and family with a picnic in the park.

Are dogs' allowed at the event?: No