Chard Flyer, South West XC Championships, Clevedon Boxing Day 4 Mile, Portsmouth Marathon and Harriers love Parkrun
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Father and Son, Sam and Ethan Harvey, racing the Chard Flyer
The New Year kicked off in style for Wells City Harriers, with strong performances across a packed racing calendar. On New Year’s Day, 178 runners tackled the Chard Flyer, where Alexander Coombs claimed 2nd place and Ray Rawbone led the MV50 category. Meanwhile, at the South West Cross Country Championships in Ilton, standout runs included Tom Webb and Sophie Nicholls both claiming 1st U20 honours, and Izzy Kettle securing a podium finish in the U13 girls’ race. Other Harriers also impressed across age groups, from U11 to seniors, contributing to several team and county placings. On the road, Jon James smashed the V60 course record at the Clevedon Boxing Day 4 Mile, while David Hall dominated his age category at the Portsmouth Coastal Half Marathon, finishing well inside the London Marathon qualifying time.
Baltonsborough Christmas Pudding Race, Quad Counties XC, Wessex League (Race 4), Telford 10K, Fast 5000, Lanzarote Marathon, Training Round-Up and Somerset Road Champs 2026 information
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Tim Sanders running at the Baltonsborough Christmas Pudding run.
Harriers enjoyed a busy and highly successful end to the year, with strong performances across road racing, cross country and festive events at home and abroad. Highlights included standout results at the Baltonsborough Christmas Pudding Race, county medal success at the Four Counties Cross Country, record-breaking runs from Tom Webb, and international representation at the Lanzarote Marathon, alongside well-attended training sessions and socials to round off the year. The Club would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We look forward to sharing more impressive running, social gatherings and friendly competition in 2026.
New Course Record at Street 5K, Gwent and Wessex XC, Full Monty Cute, Friday Night Under The Lights, Christmas Meal, English School's Cup and the Launch of our New Club Kit!
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Emma Rigby eats mud for breakfast
It has been another packed and memorable period for the Harriers, with standout performances across road racing, cross country, club events and beyond. From a record-breaking night at the Street 5K—where junior Jonah Barrington stole the headlines with a new 1K course record—to strong team showings at the Gwent League and Wessex League fixtures, Harriers of all ages have been delivering impressive results in challenging conditions. Add in successes at the Full Monty Cute, crazily fast times in London, national schools competition honours, a well-attended Christmas meal, and the launch of our new club kit, and it’s clear the club is finishing the year with momentum, with plenty still to come in the next few weeks.
Brent Knoll MT, Somerset Series Concludes, British and Irish XC Champs, Drogo 10, Wilmslow 10K, West Prom 5 Mile and enter Street 5K, Baltonsborough Christmas Pudding and Babcary Road Race.
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Jon James raced at the British and Irish Masters XC Champs
Wells City Harriers enjoyed a standout fortnight of racing at home and further afield, highlighted by Jon James’s impressive run at the British and Irish Masters Cross Country Championships in Leeds. We also saw the conclusion of the Somerset Series which saw Harriers excel in the final race at Brent Knoll and collect a host of awards across multiple age groups. The Weston Prom 5 Mile was also a great opportunity for our Thursday improvers to test themselves, whilst a group of Harriers completed the Drogo 10 fell race in Devon. With the next Street 5K on the horizon, entries are also now open for the Baltonsborough 5 Mile and the Babcary Road Race.
Street 5K (Race 2), Gwent League, Wessex League, Pentathlon European Champs and Mendip Schools XC
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Another big turnout at the Gwent League
It’s been a packed and successful few weeks for Wells City Harriers, with standout performances across road racing, cross country and international multi-sport competition. From another lively Street 5K with strong junior and senior results, to excellent showings at both the Gwent League and Wessex League cross-country fixtures, Harriers of all ages continued to impress. The club also celebrated international success in Antalya, where several athletes earned podium finishes at the Modern Pentathlon European Championships, while closer to home Harriers dominated the Mendip Inter-Area Schools XC with another series of superb junior runs.
- Wessex League Returns, Mendip Muddle, Valencia Half and Enter the Baltonsborough Christmas Pudding Race
- Gwent League Returns, Herepath Half, Weston Super Half and Christmas Meal Tickets Available
- The Street 5K Returns, National Road Relays, Cardiff Half Marathon, Mother Tuckers 10K, and winners of the Somerset Road Champs announced
- World Athletics Championships, Southern Road Relays, Uphill to Wells Relay, and junior Harrier success
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