Steaming to the Coast
From Channel Events
- Date Sat 12th April 2025
- Time 07:00
- Location West Somerset Railway – Minehead Station, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5BG
- Price £26.74 - £63.88
- Races 6 races
- Distances 10 Mile, Marathon
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Event summary
Runners can choose from three exhilarating distances: 11 km, 11 miles, or the full marathon of 26.2 miles. The day kicks off with entrants boarding the steam train at Minehead, taking in stunning views of the West Somerset countryside. Marathon runners will disembark at Bishops Lydeard to tackle their trail run back to Minehead, while the 11 mile and 11 km participants will enjoy a scenic train ride back to their starting points before running towards the finish line. The marathon route boasts spectacular vistas from the main Ridgeline of the Quantock Hills and follows sections of the Steam Coast Trail and the England Coast Path. After completing this epic challenge, you’ll deserve a delicious fish and chip supper paired with a refreshing pint of
Steaming to the Coast
Sat 12th April 2025
Organiser's Description
Steaming to the Coast will see entrants ride the steam train along this beautiful heritage line from the coastal town of Minehead to the lovely village of Bishops Lydeard which is located at the foot of the stunning Quantock Hills AONB.
There are three distances to choose from; 11 km, 11 miles or a full marathon. Entrants will register and then take then train from Minehead to Bishops Lydeard taking in the beautiful West Somerset countryside. Marathoners will disembark at Bishops Lydeard to start their 26.2 mile trail run back to Minehead, cheered on by the 11 mile and 11 km entrants. 11 mile and 11km entrants will then ride the train back to their start points of either Williton or Washford before running back to Minehead (the gateway to Exmoor National Park) and finishing outside Minehead Station.
The full marathon route takes in the wonderful views from the main Ridgeline of the Quantock Hills before dropping down to Williton where the route follows section of the Steam Coast Trail and the England Coast Path.
After finishing this epic challenge you’ll definitely have earned a fish and chip supper washed down with a pint of Somerset cider.
Will we see you on those start lines?
Races
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Steaming to the Coast 2025 - 11 Miles Mixed Terrain Run (Williton Start)
Sat 12th April 2025 (07:00)
£47.97
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Steaming to the Coast 2025 - 11 Miles Mixed Terrain Run (Williton Start) - UNDER YOUR OWN STEAM
Sat 12th April 2025 (07:00)
£37.36
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Steaming to the Coast 2025 - 11k Mixed Terrain Run (Washford Start)
Sat 12th April 2025 (07:00)
£37.36
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Steaming to the Coast 2025 - 11k Mixed Terrain Run (Washford Start) - UNDER YOUR OWN STEAM
Sat 12th April 2025 (07:00)
£26.74
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Steaming to the Coast 2025 - Trail Marathon (26.2 Miles)
Sat 12th April 2025 (07:00)
£63.88
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Steaming to the Coast 2025 - Trail Marathon (26.2 Miles) - UNDER YOUR OWN STEAM
Sat 12th April 2025 (07:00)
£53.28
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Steaming to the Coast
