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Blackdown Hills Half Marathon

Name: Blackdown Hills Half Marathon
Start: 2025-09-07
End: 2025-09-07
Location: Bridgwater

Bridgwater, United Kingdom • 7 Sep 2025

The Blackdown Hills Half Marathon is a thrilling trail race held at Taunton Racecourse in Somerset, set amidst the scenic Blackdown Hills. Runners can choose between a 10K or a half marathon, with the latter featuring a challenging course that reaches the highest point in the Blackdowns. The route includes lively forest trails, muddy paths, and peaceful roads, offering a mix of technical terrain and elevation changes.

The half marathon features significant climbs early on, followed by rewarding downhill sections. The event provides two fully stocked feed stations, ample marshals, clear signage, and awards for top finishers, along with a large finisher’s medal for all participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South West (England) Bridgwater

Race information

Registration

Half Marathon

10 km

10k

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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