Quantock Hills Trail Half Marathon

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at the Quantock Hills Trail Half Marathon, taking place on Sunday, October 4th, 2026, in the picturesque town of Bridgwater, Somerset. Organized by Prosper Events, this exhilarating race promises to be a highlight for both seasoned runners and newcomers alike. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Quantock Hills, the course features a challenging blend of scenic trails, tough climbs, and breathtaking views that will leave you inspired. Participants can expect to tackle rugged terrain, navigate through beautiful forests, and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow athletes. With stiles, gates, and even some stream crossings, this trail run offers a unique experience that combines adventure with excitement. Two fully stocked feed stations will keep you fueled, while plenty of marshals and signage will ensure you stay on track. Plus, there are fantastic awards for the top three male and female finishers, along with a spectacular medal for every runner! Why not make a weekend out of it? Prosper Events offers camping, van parking, and basic bunkhouse accommodations to enhance your experience. Enjoy delicious pizza from the Exmoor Pizza pod on Saturday evening, gather around the fire pit for positive vibes, and explore local pubs nearby. Join us for the Quant

The Quantock Hills Half Marathon is an exhilarating race set against the stunning backdrop of the Quantock Hills. This challenging course offers a blend of scenic trails, tough climbs, rolling hills and breathtaking views that attract both seasoned runners and newcomers alike. Participants enjoy the camaraderie of fellow athletes while embracing the natural landscape, making it memorable experience for all. Whether you're competing for a personal best or simply enjoying the journey, the Quantock Hills Half Marathon is an event not to be missed. Working closely with the Quantocks AONB service, Natural England and The National Trust we have put together this epic half marathon which take on some challenging hills, technical trails through beautiful forests, quiet country lanes and vast open moorland. It's a tough race, but a super awesome achievment. This is a UTMB index event too, so you will be able to work towards that running index if you wish to do so.  Along the route expect stiles, gates, uneven rugged terrain, stream crossings (stepping stones/log balances might be involved) which will all add to the experince of a fun and exciting trail run! There will be plenty of marshal out on the course, 2 fully stocked feed stations to fuel your run & plentiful signage to keep you on track too! There are great awards for the top 3 male and female runners and an epicly big medal for all of our runners! If you would like to make a weekend of this event.. We offer camping, van parking and also some basic bunk house's which you are avaliable to use over the weekend! Exmoor Pizza pod will be there on the Saturday evening serving up epic pizza's and there is also some fantastic local pubs close by too! If the weather allows, there will be a big fire pit too and positive vibes ahead of your run the next day!  We look forward to seeing you at the event and can’t wait for you to experience this amazing trail route!!