Steaming to the Coast
From Channel Events
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
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Steaming to The Coast 2025 - 11 miles mixed terrain run (Williton start)
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£47.97
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Steaming to The Coast 2025 - 11k mixed terrain run (Washford start)
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£37.36
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Steaming to The Coast 2025 - Trail Marathon (26.2 Miles)
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£63.88
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Steaming to The Coast 2025 - 11 miles mixed terrain run (Williton start) - UNDER YOUR OWN STEAM
Entries closed07:00
£37.36
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Steaming to The Coast 2025 - 11k mixed terrain run (Washford start) - UNDER YOUR OWN STEAM
Entries closed07:00
£26.74
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Steaming to The Coast 2025 - Trail Marathon (26.2 Miles) - UNDER YOUR OWN STEAM
Entries closed07:00
£53.28
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.
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Location
West Somerset Railway – Minehead Station, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5BG
Minehead Railway Station, Minehead TA24, UK
Steaming to the Coast
Channel Events
Here at Channel Events our aim is to run engaging and accessible lifestyle events that drive lifelong, self-led participation in physical activity in the outdoors. We are driven by the belief and research that regular physical activity in the outdoor environment has massive physical and mental health benefits. We deliver outdoor events, not only because they are an awesome thing for you to participate in but because it is about much more than just event day, it’s a lifestyle choice. Setting yourself a goal which then leads to regular physical activity, enjoying the outdoors, joining clubs, meeting new people and training for the event makes positive changes in peoples lives. From the moment you enter one of our events you’ve made a lifestyle choice and what a great choice you’ve made, we look forward to seeing you on the start line! Channel UK Events CIC is a Community Interest Company (CIC) incorporated in October 2018 – A community interest company is a business with primary social objectives whose surpluses are principally reinvested for that purpose in the business or in the community. Channel Events has always been and will continue to be not-for-profit, firstly as a project of Channel Adventure and now as its own entity. Dan Brice heads up Channel Events and is completely passionate about every event we organise and deliver. Dan came to the Channel Group 3 years ago bringing the successful Quantock Quake with him, this event is now the finale of The Triple! Through Dan’s passion and drive we are delighted to have incorporated Channel Events as a CIC and look forward to the trail ahead! Our events could not happen without the amazing support of our Volunteer Tribe! We are very grateful to every single one of them for donating their time to help us deliver fantastic events for you. We do of course look after them as best we can with social events, merchandise, breakfast and drinks on event days. Interested in giving something back to a sport you love, or just have some free time? We are always looking for more volunteers to join the tribe! Enter an event, become one of the tribe or both! We’d love to meet you!
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