Wells Festival of Running, New British Lead Time for Elise Thorner, Millfield BMC PB Classic, NAL Returns, Dave Jones Weston Prom Series Concludes, Portcullis Trail 10K and More!
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Junior runners ready at the Wells Festival of Running
The Wells Festival of Running took place over the weekend, following a packed schedule of racing for the Harriers across a busy few days of competition. We also have reports from the LA Track Fest, where Elise Thorner smashed her 3000m steeplechase PB, the Millfield BMC PB Classic, the National Athletics League fixture at Yate, and a series of local road and trail events including the North Dorset Village Marathon, Portcullis Trail 10K, the Dave Jones Weston Prom Run series, and the debut of the Badrat Bolt in the Somerset Series.
The Wells Festival of Running itself took place on Sunday 24th May 2026, attracting more than 900 runners across a 5K, junior 1.2K race, and 10K, alongside an under-8s event on the Cathedral Green supported by Wells Rotary Club. Despite soaring temperatures, the event delivered a fantastic atmosphere throughout, with strong crowds lining Wells High Street and the finishing straight by the Bishop’s Palace. The 10K also formed Race 7 of the Somerset Series and counted towards the Somerset Road Championships, adding extra significance to the feature race of the day. Read on to find out more.
Great Bristol Run, Great Birmingham 10K, Yeovilton 5K Race 2, Mini London Marathon, Runaway Train and track racing returns with the South West League and Somerset Champs
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Dan Williams and Toby Hirst at the May Yeovilton 5K
Wells City Harriers have enjoyed another action-packed fortnight, with members competing across road races, trail events, track and field competitions, and national championships. Highlights included strong turnouts at the AJ Bell Great Bristol Run, where Hunter Hawkins impressed in the junior family run and Tim Ingle led the Harriers home in the Half Marathon, while Mark Duffett secured a superb third-place finish at the Great Birmingham 10K just a week after injury disappointment ruled him out of the London Marathon. The club was also out in force at the Yeovilton 5K series, with Thomas Addison-Wood and Harry Dawson both breaking the 16-minute barrier, while Jon James claimed an MV60 podium finish at the Bideford 10K. Junior athletes continued to shine, with Wells City Harriers represented at the prestigious Mini London Marathon and several athletes producing outstanding performances at the South West Athletics League and Somerset County Championships, where podium finishes, personal bests and county titles were achieved across multiple age groups. Elsewhere, Harriers tackled the London Marathon, the scenic Runaway Train trail races and the fast Westbury 5K, while Sophie Nicholls rounded off a remarkable first year in the USA by receiving Belmont University’s “Most Valued Player” cross-country award.
2026 TCS London Marathon Report
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Just over a week ago, 13 Harriers took on the challenge of the 2026 TCS London Marathon in the heart of the capital. Below, they have rounded up their training journeys and race day experiences. Could 2027 be your year to do the same? Read on and get inspired.
Bristol Track Club 5K, Wardle Skyline Fell Race, Penselwood 10K, The Big Cheese, and a variety of spring Marathons
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Noah Chapman racing 3K at the Bristol Track Club Race Day
Wells City Harriers athletes enjoyed a busy and successful spell of racing across road, track, and fell events throughout April, highlighted by strong performances at the Bristol Track Club 5K. Standout results included a second-place finish for junior Heath Hughes Davies in the U12 3K, and an excellent sub-17-minute run from veteran Jon James, setting the fastest V60 5K time of the season so far. Elsewhere, club members took on challenging courses at the Wardle Skyline Fell Race and the Big Cheese, tackled the hills of the Penselwood 10K, and competed in the Somerset Series at Ilminster. Harriers also represented the club on the international stage at the Boston Marathon, alongside strong showings at Brighton, Manchester, and Newport, while junior success continued with a race win for Jonah Barrington in the Weston Prom Series, rounding off an impressive and varied period of competition for the club.
Topflight 5K, A selection of Easter 10Ks, Frozen Lake Half Marathon, Track Racing Returns - Yeovil Spring Open, Yeovilton 5K (Race 1) and Remembering Stuart Palmer
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Owen Astington racing the Frozen Lake Half
It was a hugely successful and action-packed period for the Harriers, with standout performances across road, trail, and the return of track events. Tom Webb led the charge, achieving a 5K personal best and 3rd place overall at the Topflight 5K before going on to win the Easter Bunny 10K, where Hannah Blundy also secured victory as first female in a dominant club showing. Peter Grist delivered an emphatic win at the Westonbirt House Easter 10K, while strong results continued at the Shapwick Bunny Hop with podium and age-category successes. Internationally, Owen Astington impressed with a second-place finish at the Frozen Lake Half Marathon in Norway. Meanwhile, the Yeovil Spring Open saw a host of personal bests, race wins, and podium finishes across two days of competition, and the Yeovilton 5K series returns. We are also saddened to hear the passing of former member Stuart Palmer.
- England Selection, Fleet Half, Prague Half, Yeovil Half, New Membership Year and Junior Age Group Changes, and Remembering Mary Rand
- Street 5K Series Finale, Gwent League Concludes, Mendip Schools XC, Bath Half Marathon, ESAA Cross Country Championships, Okement Loop Fell Race, Endure Relays Birmingham and Humdinger Half
- SWAA Mini Marathon Trials, National Cross Country Championships, Babcary Road Race, Bramley 20, Bath Two Tunnels and Ethiopian Altitude Training Trip
- Ethiopian Altitude Training Trip
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