Save the date!
Sunday 24th May 2026
5k 10:15 hrs* (schematic or Mapometer route)
1.2k 10:45 hrs (schematic route)
10k 11:00 hrs (schematic or Mapometer route)
Entries available from 1st January 2026
The festival includes a 10km (min 15 yrs) and 5km (min 13 yrs) road race, as well as a shorter run for 8-12 year olds. We're even putting on a Couch to 5k course for beginners and returners!
The races starts in the beautiful Market Place under the gaze of two medieval gateways - the Penniless Porch and the Bishop’s Eye, and a fast and furious grandstand finish is guaranteed alongside the Bishop’s Palace moat.
Race HQ: Wells Town Hall, Market Place, Wells, BA5 2RB
Prizes available will be available for both females and males, and in order of precedence, one per competitor.
Team prizes (position of first three runners) will be awarded for the 10k.
The 10k is part of the Somerset Series, which promotes road running across Somerset
The 10k is also part of the Somerset Road Running Championships, if you are eligible to compete
Please note
- No push chairs or strollers
- No dogs except guide dogs (you will have to start at the back)
- No in-ear or over-ear headphones. Bone conducting headphones are permitted
- Race numbers to be collected from the Town Hall on race day
- Further information for entrants will be sent out by email
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The popular Couch to 5k course will once again be based at Wells Leisure Centre on Wednesday evenings. Watch this space for details! |
Showering and changing is available at a local sports centre
Toilets are available next to the Town Hall. Temporary toilets are available behind the Town Hall
Parking information is here but please note that some roads will be closed from 09:00 hrs
Prizes will include:
10K and 5k
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1.2K
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Previous races:
| 2025 | 2021, 2020 - Covid | 2016 | 2012 |
| 2024 | 2019 | 2015 | 2011 |
| 2023 - No race | 2018 | 2014 | 2010-1982 |
| 2022 | 2017 | 2013 |
1981 (the very first race) |
Course records
Men’s 10km – 30.54 - Ben Tickner (2008)
Women’s 10km – 35.57 - Holly Stables (nee Rush) (2008)
Men’s 5km – 15:41 - Neil Golding (2024)
Women’s 5km – 17:08 - Sophie Nicholls (2022)
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