Heath, Rowan and Jonah at the Mendip Junior XC
In recent news, a group of Harriers represented Avon & Somerset at the UK CAU Inter-Counties Cross-Country Championships in Wollaton Park, with notable performances across various age groups. The Street 5K series finale will take place on 12th March, with prizes and mementos for those completing five out of six races. At the Mendip Junior XC series, Harriers excelled, with Heath Davies winning the Year 3/4 boys' race and Rowan Kelly and Jonah Barrington finishing 1st and 2nd in the Year 5/6 race. Alice Knight and her daughter Jessica completed the Rome Half Marathon, and the Slay the Dragon races at Hinton St George saw Harry Dawson win the 5K, while Owen Ashington placed 3rd in the 10K.
UK CAU Inter-Counties Cross-Country Championships
Matt Lusby representing Avon & Somerset
A few Harriers proudly represented Avon & Somerset at the UK CAU Inter-Counties Cross-Country Championships at Wollaton Park on Saturday, 9th March.
In the men's race, Matt Lusby finished 206th, helping Avon & Somerset secure 15th place in the team standings.
In the U13 girls' race, Ruby Shaw placed 89th, and Harriet Scott finished 152nd, contributing to the team’s strong 12th-place finish.
In the U15 boys' race, Harry Dawson came 186th, supporting the team’s 20th-place overall result.
In the U17 women's race, Evie Horsfall finished 207th, helping the team achieve 34th place.
Well done to all the runners for making the long trip to Nottingham and back!
Street 5K
The final race of this season’s Street 5K series will take place on Wednesday, March 12th. Series prizes will be awarded, and race mementos will be given to everyone who has completed at least five of the six races. We look forward to seeing you there! Enter online here.
Mendip Junior XC
Bella Gurung in action
Round 3 of the Mendip Area Junior Schools XC series took place on Tuesday 4th March, with several Wells City Harriers juniors delivering outstanding performances. Heath Davies dominated the Year 3/4 boys' race, securing his 10th consecutive schools XC win over two years, with Rufus Green also impressing with a strong third-place finish. In the Year 3/4 girls race, Sage Onitiri and Talia Garratt had solid performances, finishing third and sixth respectively. In the Year 5/6 race, Rowan Kelly claimed victory, with Jonah Barrington close behind in second place—an impressive achievement, especially as both are still in Year 5. In the girls’ Year 5/6 race, Bella Gurung stormed to victory, followed by Zoe Frost in third and Gracie Spiers in fourth. A fantastic effort all around—well done to all the runners! The future looks bright for the club’s junior athletes.
Rome Half Marathon
Alice and her daughter, Jessica
On Sunday 2nd March Alice Knight ran the Rome Half with her daughter Jessica with both running together in a steady 2 hours 3 minutes. Alice had taken up a place fairly late on when Jess’ friend pulled out with an injury.
Alice reports:
“It was a great event. The course was a long straight run from Rome to the sea but there was variation with supporters and cold sponges (it got very hot!) along the route, made it enjoyable.
Just as we were flagging at 20K we had a loud cheer ‘Well done Wells City Harriers, keep going!!’ It just spurred us over the line and was lovely…”
On the beach
Slay the Dragon
On Sunday, 2nd March, the Slay the Dragon races took place at Hinton St George, with three races on offer: a 10K, 5K, and a 2K fun run. The Slay the Dragon course is a challenging and undulating multi-terrain route, featuring country lanes, rough tracks, stiles, gates, fields, and stunning countryside views.
Harry Dawson claiming victory in the 5K
In the 5K race, junior athlete Harry Dawson finished in 1st place, with Harriet Scott claiming the title of first female. In the 10K race, Owen Ashington secured an impressive 3rd place.
News Reports
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Dates For Your Diary
Here is a list of upcoming races, including WCH supported races, Somerset Series races, road relays, athletics league fixtures and other notable events. Contact club secretary Alexander Coombs if there is an event you would like adding. (SS = Somerset Series race)
March 2025
Wednesday 12th March 2025 - Street 5K (Race 6)
(SS) Sunday 16th March 2025 - Humdinger Half
Sunday 16th March 2025 - Fleet Half Marathon
Sunday 16th March 2025 - Bath Half Marathon
Sunday March 23rd - The Bristol Running Show
Wednesday 26th March 2025 - Club pub run (venue TBC)
Sunday 30th March 2025 - Yeovil Half Marathon
April 2025
(SS) Sunday 6th April 2025 - Big Cheese
(SS) Sunday 6th April 2025 - Minster Miler Mash
Sunday 13th April 2025 - Pen Selwood 10K
Saturday 19th April 2025 - Yeovil Spring Open (Day 1)
Monday 21st April 2025 - Yeovil Spring Open (Day 2)
Monday 21st April 2025 - Shapwick Bunny Hop
Saturday 26th April 2025 - TCS Mini London Marathon
Sunday 27th April 2025 - TCS London Marathon
Wednesday 30th April 2025 - Club pub run (venue TBC)
May 2025
Sunday 4th May 2025 - Runaway Train Trail Race
Saturday 10th May 2025 - Somerset AA Track & Field Championships (Day 1)
Sunday 11th May 2025 - Somerset AA Track & Field Championships (Day 2)
Sunday 11th May 2025 - Great Bristol Half Marathon and 10K
(SS) Wednesday 21st May 2025 - Town Tree Trail
(SS) Sunday 25th May - Wells Festival of Running (5K / (SS)10K)
Sunday 25th May 2025 - Halstead and Essex Marathon
Wednesday 28th May 2025 - Club pub run (venue TBC)
June 2025
(SS) Sunday 1st June 2025 - Crewkerne 10K
Sunday 1st June 2025 - Tarrant Valley 10K
Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th June 2025 - U13/15/17 SEAA Track and Field Outdoor Championships (Venue TBC)
Sunday 8th June 2025 - Oke Croak!
(SS) Wednesday 18th June 2025 - Brean Down Race
Sunday 22nd June 2025 - Longest Day 10K, Run the Ruins (Glastonbury Abbey)
(SS) Wednesday 25th June - Forde Abbey
Wednesday 25th June 2025 - Club pub run (venue TBC)
Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th June 2025 - U20/Senior SEAA Track and Field Outdoor Championships (Venue TBC)
July 2025
(SS) Sunday 6th July 2025 - Quantock Beast
(SS) Sunday 13th July 2025 - Piddle Wood Plod
Wednesday 30th July 2025 - Club pub run (venue TBC)
August 2025
(SS) Wednesday 6th August 2025 - Haslebury Trail
(SS) Monday 25th August 2025 - Baltonsborough 5 Mile
Wednesday 27th August 2025 - Club pub run (venue TBC)
September 2025
(SS) Sunday 14th September 2025 - Burnham Half
Wednesday 24th September 2025 - Club pub run (venue TBC)
Sunday 28th September 2025 - Black Nore 10K
October 2025
(SS) Sunday 5th October 2025 - Mother Tucker
Wednesday 8th October 2025 - Street 5K (Race 1)
(SS) Sunday 19th October 2025 - Herepath Half
(SS) Sunday 26th October 2025 - Mendip Muddle
Wednesday 29th October 2025 - Club pub run (venue TBC)
November 2025
Wednesday 12th November 2025 - Street 5K (Race 2)
(SS) Sunday 23rd November 2025 - Brent Knoll
Wednesday 26th November 2025 - Club pub run (venue TBC)
December 2025
Wednesday 10th December 2025 - Street 5K (Race 3)