Wessex League Returns, Mendip Muddle, Valencia Half and Enter the Baltonsborough Christmas Pudding Race
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Geoff Cole racing at the Wessex XC League’s first fixture
It was a busy weekend of running for Wells City Harriers on Sunday 26th October, with strong performances across a range of events. The first Wessex XC League fixture at Learoyd Road, Canford Heath saw junior and senior Harriers compete with distinction, highlighted by Ayla Chard’s U17W victory, Ruby Shaw’s second place in the U13G, and multiple top-10 finishes from Heath Hughes-Davies (U11B), Elizabeth Doggrell (U11G), William Packer (U15B), and others.
Meanwhile, the penultimate Somerset Series race, the Mendip Muddle, challenged Harriers over 20km of rugged terrain, with Matthew Lusby taking victory in 1:24:52, and strong club performances from David Hall (33rd, 2nd V60), Eleanor Constable (61st, 1st V40), and others. On the roads, Sharon Bowles and Lynne Elstob completed the Valencia Half Marathon, securing their third ‘super half marathon’ medals, finishing in 2:34:10 and 2:55:25 respectively.
You can now enter the Baltonsborough Christmas Pudding Race. Read on to find out more details.
Gwent League Returns, Herepath Half, Weston Super Half and Christmas Meal Tickets Available
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Herepath Half - Wigley Style
Father and daughter, Matthew and Evelyn Wigley
It was another busy and successful week for Wells City Harriers across road, trail, and cross-country events. The opening fixture of the Gwent Cross Country League saw a record turnout from the WCH women and strong performances throughout the age groups. Meanwhile, at the Herepath Half, Matt Lusby stormed to victory in just over 90 minutes in the Somerset Series race. Elsewhere, Julian McClean and Sean Honan took on the Weston Super Half’s iconic pier finish, while rising star Heath Hughes-Davies continued his winning streak in the Weston Prom junior mile. We are also excited to announce tickets are now available for our annual Christmas meal. Book yours now!
The Street 5K Returns, National Road Relays, Cardiff Half Marathon, Mother Tuckers 10K, and winners of the Somerset Road Champs announced
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Owen Astington rounds the corner from Orchard Road at the Street 5K
The 2025/26 Street 5K Series kicked off in October with chip timing, attracting 93 runners and 12 juniors. Oskar Beck won the 5K in 16:38, Daisy Davies took the women’s title in 18:50, and junior Ruby Shaw set a new 2K course record of 7:04. Wells City Harriers also excelled in recent events, with Tom Webb debuting impressively at the Cardiff Half Marathon in 67:02, and strong performances at the National Road Relays, Mother Tucker’s 10K, and we have Harrier winners from the Somerset Road Championships.
World Athletics Championships, Southern Road Relays, Uphill to Wells Relay, and junior Harrier success
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Elise Thorner competed at the World Athletics Championships in Japan
It’s been another exciting fortnight for Wells City Harriers, headlined by Elise Thorner’s outstanding performance at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Representing Great Britain in the 3000m steeplechase, Elise set a new personal best in the heats to qualify for her first World Championship final, where she finished an impressive 11th in the world — a fitting end to a breakthrough season. Back home, club activities have been in full swing with record attendance at junior training, strong team performances at the South of England Road Relays, a fun day out at the Uphill to Wells Relay, a superb win for young Heath in the Dave Jones Weston Prom Run, and excellent results from our juniors at the Barnstaple 10K.
Autumn 2025 Update
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We’ve got a packed few weeks ahead! Find out how to enter the Street 5K, register for the Gwent and Wessex Cross Country Leagues, and save the date for our Annual Christmas Meal. You can also enter the club’s London Marathon Ballot, join us for Parkrun Pacing, and stay up to date by following us on social media.
- Home Nations 5K, Final Yeovilton 5K, Southern Fell Running Champs, Burnham-on-Sea Half, Yeovil Games and Register for the Gwent League
- Diamond League Steeplechase, NAL roundup, Bath Two Tunnels, Frome Festival of Running and Baltonsborough 5 Miler
- Haselbury Trail Race, Yeovilton 5K (Race 5), Crook Peak Cake Race, New Race Vests and Training Updates.
- UK Athletics Champs, South West Athletics League, Yeovil Open, Scottish Orienteering Champs and enter the Baltonsborough 5 Mile
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