Taunton Half Marathon and Kids Kilometre 2027

The Taunton Half Marathon is a road race held in Taunton, starting and finishing in the town centre near the Market House. The main event begins at 10:00 with a four-hour time limit. The Kids Kilometre follows at 10:15, using the same start and finish points. All participants in both races will receive a medal. The half marathon has been a fixture for almost 40 years. New directors, supported by the previous organisers, now manage the event. It caters to various runners, including first-timers, those aiming for personal bests, and elite competitors, with awards for age categories from Open to V70 for both men and women. The new team, with experience in trail events, aims to maintain the road race format while fostering a stronger community atmosphere. The closed town centre provides a good viewing area for spectators, and course sections historically see local support cheering runners on.