Elise Competes at the European Athletics Champs, Yeovilton 5K (Race 5), Isle of Man Marathon, Frome Festival of Running, Crook Peak Cake Race, NAL Fixture 3, Antrim Coast Half, Remembering Pete Hughes + More
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YOAC women scored 279 points to help qualify for the NAL promotion playoff
It has been another busy and successful few weeks for Wells City Harriers, with athletes competing at events across the country and beyond. Highlights include Elise Thorner representing Great Britain at the European Championships, strong performances and personal bests on the roads, success across the age categories, and a superb National Athletics League victory for Yeovil Olympiads that secured top spot in the league and a place in the promotion playoffs. Alongside the racing, the club also remembers former Harrier Pete Hughes, whose long-standing contribution to the club and wider community will be fondly remembered.
Commonwealth Games, Yeovil Open Meet 3, Southern County Track Match, Haselbury 10k, Lowther Lakeland Fell & Trail Race and Enter Baltonsborough 5 Mile!
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Silver for Elise and England
Wells City Harriers enjoyed a standout period of competition, led by Elise Thorner’s superb silver medal in the 3000m steeplechase at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Thorner produced the race of her life, setting a new personal best of 9:05.45 to finish second and move to seventh in the world rankings for 2026, earning her first major global medal ahead of next week’s European Championships. There were also strong performances at the Yeovil Open, with Tyra Masters and Harry Maber winning their U10 quadrathlons, Emily Dockerty taking the U14 1200m steeplechase, and numerous Harriers recording personal bests across the 1500m and 600m events. Ruby Shaw continued the club’s success by finishing second for Somerset in the U14 Southern County 1500m at Walton-on-Thames, setting a new PB of 4:51, while the Haselbury Trail 10K saw Thomas Addison Wood and Eleanor Constable finish third in their respective categories, with Eleanor also taking first V35. Kim and Chris Clark represented the club at the demanding 40th Lowther Lakeland Fell & Trail Race, while attention now turns to the forthcoming Baltonsborough Five Mile Road Race and SEAA Road Relays.
Juniors Sign-Off for the Summer, Thank you to Graham and Paul, Yeovil Evening Open 2, NAL, Brean Banger, Forde Abbey 10K, Missed out on the London Ballot? Here is another chance + More!
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Graham and Paul have both helped coach and develop hundreds of junior runners
It has been another busy and successful period for Wells City Harriers, with athletes competing across track and field, road, multi-terrain and triathlon events. Junior athletes impressed at the Yeovil Evening Open, while the Monday junior coaching programme celebrated another successful year of development. Special recognition goes to Graham Goldsmid and Paul Chadwick, who step back from coaching after more than 20 years of helping develop hundreds of young athletes. We take a look at some of their memories during this time.
There were standout performances across all levels, including Yeovil Olympiads moving to the top of the National Athletics League, victories for Sophie Nicholls and Tom Webb over 5000m, and championship success for Oskar Beck, Casper Rawbone and David Hall. Harriers also achieved strong results on the roads, with wins for Tim Ingle and Adam Gibson, alongside success for Kieran O’Connell at the English Riviera Triathlon.
Novuna UK Athletics Championships, Run the Ruins, Hyrox World Champs, Martock 10K and Remembering Wayne Speake
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Elise Thorner retained her British title in a new championship record.
It was another memorable week for Wells City Harriers, headlined by Elise Thorner successfully defending her British 3000m steeplechase title in championship record time at the Novuna UK Athletics Championships. Elsewhere, members competed across a wide range of events, from the Hyrox World Championships in Stockholm to the Longest Day Run at Glastonbury Abbey and the fast new Martock 10K course, producing impressive performances and age-group successes. The club also paid tribute to former Harrier Wayne Speake, whose achievements and encouragement left a lasting mark on generations of runners.
Diamond League, Yeovilton 5K (Race 3), Oke Croak, Neroche 10K, Westbury 5K (Race2), South West Athletics League and Bath Two Tunnels
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Post race at the June Yeovilton 5K
Wells City Harriers enjoyed another outstanding week of competition, highlighted by Elise Thorner’s superb second-place finish in the 3000m steeplechase at the Stockholm Diamond League, where the GB international clocked 9:11.01, her second-fastest time ever. Closer to home, club athletes delivered a host of impressive performances across road, trail and track events, including Adam Gibson’s victory and personal best at the Yeovilton 5K, Tom Addison-Wood’s win at the Neroche 10K, and a series of strong results at the South West Athletics League.
- Club AGM and Awards, YOAC Evening Open 1, Crewkerne 10K, Race the Tide/Chase the Train and Chew Valley 10K
- 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!
- 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
- 2026 TCS London Marathon Report
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