Taunton Half Marathon and Kids Kilometre Fun Run

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From Active South West Ltd

  • Date Sun 1st March 2026
  • Time 10:00
  • Location Taunton Town Centre
  • Price £8.17 - £39.48
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances Half Marathon

Event summary

Join us for the exciting return of the Taunton Half Marathon and Kids Kilometre Fun Run on Sunday, March 1, 2026! Organised by Active South West Ltd, this beloved event has been a staple of the local running community for nearly 40 years, and we’re thrilled to continue its legacy with a fresh and vibrant approach. Runners of all levels are invited to take on the half-marathon distance, whether you're aiming for a personal best or simply enjoying the supportive atmosphere created by cheering locals along the course.

This year, we’re adding a delightful twist with the introduction of the Kids Kilometre Fun Run, which will take place just after the main event. Both races will kick off from the charming town centre, where runners will finish along North Street, with the iconic Market House as a stunning backdrop. The town centre will be closed to traffic, ensuring a safe and festive environment for participants and their supporters. Mark your calendars for this special occasion, as we come together to celebrate the spirit of the Taunton Half Marathon!

Taunton Half Marathon and Kids Kilometre Fun Run

Sun 1st March 2026

Runners in athletic gear are starting a race at a marked starting line beneath a large clock. Spectators and officials stand nearby. Sunlit trees are visible in the background. A large group of runners, wearing various colorful athletic gear, participate in a marathon. They are running on a road lined with trees. The focus is on their backs as they move forward.

Organiser's Description

For nearly 40 years Taunton Half Marathon was a highly anticipated annual event for the local running community. It saw many from the area take on the half-marathon distance for the first time, others set personal best times that would remain so for years to come and some seriously fast runners battle it out for memorable race victories. It was always well supported, with certain areas of the course being lined with cheering locals who would give the runners a boost when most needed. When the long-term race directors announced their intentions to step down there was definitely something missing from the local running season.

With the blessing and support of the previous organisers, it is our intention to carry on the wonderful legacy of this race but with our own stamp. We want it to feel like the race you know and love and an exciting new race all at once. The three new race directors are all from a background of putting on trail events, so we intend to bring some of the community feel of these to this popular road half marathon as well as keeping all of the professional touches that a good road race needs.

Adding to the excitment and the community feel, we'll be introducing a 'Kids Kilometre' fun run into the proceedings. This will start just after the main event and use the same start and finish lines to give the little runners that race day buzz.

Both races will move to the town centre for race HQ and the Start/Finish with all runners finishing along North Street with the iconic Taunton landmark of the Market House in view. This brings real theatre to the event and makes it very spectator friendly and community focussed. The town centre will be closed to traffic for runner and spectator safety so if you're running, bring uour entourage to see you off and cheer you across the finish line.

We look forward to seeing you all in March 2026 for the 40th edition of the Taunton Half!

Races

  • Taunton - Half Marathon 2026

    Sun 1st March 2026 (10:00)

    £39.48

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

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  • Taunton - Kids Kilometre Fun Run 2026

    Sun 1st March 2026 (10:15)

    £8.17

    Booking for more than 1?

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Topshop, 54 North Street, Taunton, TA1 1LX, United Kingdom

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