World Athletics Championship qualification, New Club 5000m record, Yeovil Open, National Athletics League, Club Awards, a new Meet the Harrier + more
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Pete Grist racing the 3000m at the National Athletics League Championship West
Wells City Harrier Elise Thorner delivered a sensational performance at the Sound Running Track Festival in Los Angeles on Saturday 24th May. The 24-year-old, fresh from altitude training in Arizona, smashed her personal best in the steeplechase with a time of 9:17.57—an 11-second improvement that met the automatic qualifying standard for the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, moving her to 10th on the current world rankings and 3rd on the UK all-time list. Meanwhile, teammate Tom Webb set a new YOAC U20 club record at the BMC Birmingham meet with a stunning 5000m time of 14:27.36. Elsewhere, the Yeovil Olympiads impressed with a strong second-place finish at the National Athletics League Championship West fixture, while the Yeovil Open saw a flurry of personal bests and podium finishes across all age groups, highlighting the club’s depth of talent. We also have another “Meet the Harrier” interview to read, featuring Mike Bosley.
Wells Festival of Running, Town Tree Trail, Yeovilton 5K (Race 2), BMC Classic and more!
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Addie Butcher and Jamie Williams at the Wells Festival of Running
The Wells Festival of Running was a fantastic celebration of endurance and community spirit. We have reports from all the day’s races. Also in this roundup, we cover the scenic Town Tree Trail and the competitive Yeovilton 5K series to the thrilling track and field triumphs at the BMC PB Classic, County Championships, and the Weston Prom series. There’s plenty of exciting Harrier news to catch up on. And don’t forget—our AGM is coming up on Wednesday, 4th June. We hope to see you there!
Read more: Wells Festival of Running, Town Tree Trail, Yeovilton 5K (Race 2), BMC Classic and more!
Somerset Inter Area XC Finals, Pentathlon GB European Qualifiers, Yeovilton 5K, Great Bristol Run and Enter the Wells Festival of Running
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Heath Hughes-Davies running his final XC race of the season
It’s been a busy and successful week for Wells City Harriers athletes across multiple events. At the Somerset Inter Area Cross Country Finals in Yeovil, Mendip runners shone, with Sage taking 2nd and Heath extending his unbeaten streak to 13 races while also winning the overall title in the Dave Jones Weston Prom Run series. Meanwhile, three Harriers — Eva Dowden, Bella Gurung, and Zac Dowden — have qualified to represent Great Britain at the European Championships following excellent results at the Pentathlon GB qualifiers. On the road, Zak Hurrell led the Yeovilton 5K Race 1, with Sophie Nicholls winning the women’s race and several runners earning personal bests. In Cardiff, Thomas Webb clocked a speedy 14:58 at the Race for Victory 5K while also representing England in a road 10K in Italy. Many Harriers took on the Great Bristol Run, battling warm conditions to post commendable times. Looking ahead, the Wells Festival of Running returns on 25th May, promising an exciting day of racing. Make sure you sign up today! We also have the date confirmed for our club AGM to be held at Wells Rugby Club on Wednesday 4th June. Add it to your diary now!
2025 London Marathon - The Report
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Just a week ago, 12 Harriers took on the challenge of the 2025 TCS London Marathon in the heart of the capital. Below, they have rounded up their training journeys and race day experiences. Could 2026 be your year to do the same? Read on and get inspired.
London Mini Marathon, Easter Bunny 10K, Shapwick Bunny Hop, Yeovil Spring Open, Shakespeare and Manchester Marathons + more!
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Tom Webb breaking the finisher's tape, crossing the line first in the U17 London Mini Marathon
Wells City Harriers had a strong presence across multiple events this month, with standout performances including Tom Webb’s stunning win in the U17 London Mini Marathon, joining an elite list of past winners. The club was well-represented in both the Mini and full London Marathons, with several athletes achieving personal bests in challenging conditions. Meanwhile, Ollie and Elise Thorner impressed in their early-season track and field campaigns in the US, with Elise currently ranked 7th in the world for the 3000m steeplechase. Locally, Harriers performed strongly at the Easter Bunny 10K, Shapwick Bunny Hop, Spring Open at Yeovil, and the Shakespeare and Manchester Marathons. We also are reminding you to renew your membership for the 2025/26 year if you haven’t already, and if you’ve not yet completed our Membership Survey, please take a few minutes to share your feedback—it really helps us improve your experience at the club.
- Newport Marathon, Couch to 5K latest, Pen Selwood 10K, European Running Champs, Fell racing action and complete the Membership survey.
- End of School XC, Yeovil Half, Somerset Series races are back and juniors in the Torbay Triathlon
- Half Marathon Weekend: Fleet, Bath and Weymouth, School XC, National Biathlon Final, Weston Prom and more.
- Street 5K Race 6 (March) Provisional Results
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