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
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Geoff Cole racing at the Wessex XC League’s first fixture
It was a busy weekend of running for Wells City Harriers on Sunday 26th October, with strong performances across a range of events. The first Wessex XC League fixture at Learoyd Road, Canford Heath saw junior and senior Harriers compete with distinction, highlighted by Ayla Chard’s U17W victory, Ruby Shaw’s second place in the U13G, and multiple top-10 finishes from Heath Hughes-Davies (U11B), Elizabeth Doggrell (U11G), William Packer (U15B), and others.
Meanwhile, the penultimate Somerset Series race, the Mendip Muddle, challenged Harriers over 20km of rugged terrain, with Matthew Lusby taking victory in 1:24:52, and strong club performances from David Hall (33rd, 2nd V60), Eleanor Constable (61st, 1st V40), and others. On the roads, Sharon Bowles and Lynne Elstob completed the Valencia Half Marathon, securing their third ‘super half marathon’ medals, finishing in 2:34:10 and 2:55:25 respectively.
You can now enter the Baltonsborough Christmas Pudding Race. Read on to find out more details.
Gwent League Returns, Herepath Half, Weston Super Half and Christmas Meal Tickets Available
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Herepath Half - Wigley Style
Father and daughter, Matthew and Evelyn Wigley
It was another busy and successful week for Wells City Harriers across road, trail, and cross-country events. The opening fixture of the Gwent Cross Country League saw a record turnout from the WCH women and strong performances throughout the age groups. Meanwhile, at the Herepath Half, Matt Lusby stormed to victory in just over 90 minutes in the Somerset Series race. Elsewhere, Julian McClean and Sean Honan took on the Weston Super Half’s iconic pier finish, while rising star Heath Hughes-Davies continued his winning streak in the Weston Prom junior mile. We are also excited to announce tickets are now available for our annual Christmas meal. Book yours now!
The Street 5K Returns, National Road Relays, Cardiff Half Marathon, Mother Tuckers 10K, and winners of the Somerset Road Champs announced
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Owen Astington rounds the corner from Orchard Road at the Street 5K
The 2025/26 Street 5K Series kicked off in October with chip timing, attracting 93 runners and 12 juniors. Oskar Beck won the 5K in 16:38, Daisy Davies took the women’s title in 18:50, and junior Ruby Shaw set a new 2K course record of 7:04. Wells City Harriers also excelled in recent events, with Tom Webb debuting impressively at the Cardiff Half Marathon in 67:02, and strong performances at the National Road Relays, Mother Tucker’s 10K, and we have Harrier winners from the Somerset Road Championships.
- World Athletics Championships, Southern Road Relays, Uphill to Wells Relay, and junior Harrier success
- Autumn 2025 Update
- Home Nations 5K, Final Yeovilton 5K, Southern Fell Running Champs, Burnham-on-Sea Half, Yeovil Games and Register for the Gwent League
- Diamond League Steeplechase, NAL roundup, Bath Two Tunnels, Frome Festival of Running and Baltonsborough 5 Miler
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