Watchet Mariner 10K
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About the race
Watchet Mariner 10K is a roughly 10 km road and trail race in Watchet, Somerset, held on 6 March 2027. The event raises all proceeds for The Watchet Conservation Society and offers free medals to all finishers. Free race t shirts are provided to entries received before 14 February 2027. Entry is limited to 200 runners; online entry closes on 28 February 2027. Standard online fees are shown as £19 for UKA or ARC affiliated runners and £21 for unaffiliated runners.
The course starts and finishes on The Esplanade by the statue of the Ancient Mariner and runs through Watchet town, along the disused Old Mineral Line beside the West Somerset Steam Railway to Washford, including a 2 km out and back on the Steam Coast Trail. Surfaces include packed earth and gravel on a generally flat section, followed by narrow country lanes that climb to cliff tops with views over Exmoor, the Quantock Hills and the Bristol Channel to Wales, then descend back to the harbour front. The route is open to the public, will be marked and marshalled at key points, and has water stations at about 2 miles and at the finish.
Practical arrangements include parking in town car parks and on the harbour quay, public toilets, baggage drop and changing facilities. First aid cover is provided at the Washford water station and at the finish. Minimum age is 18. Dogs may attend but may not accompany runners. Headphones are not permitted. Awards are presented at The Phoenix Centre for overall and age group places, and full results are published online after the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
