Taunton 5k 2022
Taunton 5k
Sunday 10 Jul 2022
£14.99 Adults
This is a 5k for everyone. This is thousands of people uniting with one purpose - to raise valuable funds for life-saving research.
Key Information
Date: Sunday 10 Jul 2022
Time: 11:00
Children: £10.00
Adults: £14.99
Young Adults: £14.99
Under 6 entry (Girls and boys): free and no registration needed
Venue: Bridgwater and Taunton College (Taunton Centre), Wellington Road, Taunton, TA1 5AX View map
Distance: 5k
Course information
The Taunton route runs through the picturesque Longrun Meadow taking in views across Taunton. The route has a mixed terrain with gentle slopes but is mainly on gravel paths. There are lots of opportunities for supporters to cheer on their loved ones and the whole event has a fantastic atmosphere.
Please note that dogs are welcome to take part alongside participants, but regrettably no dogs are allowed on the grassed areas of the event site. Please keep to hardstanding areas.
Please remember to bring your own water bottle already filled as there will be no bottled water provided at events. ScottishPower water refill stations will be available to use.
Please arrive 30 to 45mins before your start time so that you are prepared and ready to go on time.
Meeting point
The start line is situated in the heart of The start line is on the Castle School playing fields, opposite the Castle Sports Centre.
If using what3words, enter ///train.rocky.luxury in the free app, to find the exact starting point.
https://www.what3words.com/train.rocky.luxury?partner=RaceForLife
Please remember to bring your own water bottle already filled as there will be no bottled water provided at events. ScottishPower water refill stations will be available to use.
There is limited parking at this event, please use the Heron Drive entrance following the signage to access this parking.
There is a train station in Taunton which is about a 25 minute walk from the venue. For further information on where to park locally please visit the Taunton Deane Borough Council website.
Please remember to bring your own water bottle already filled as there will be no bottled water provided at events. ScottishPower water refill stations will be available to use.
Dogs allowed
Suitable for pushchairs
Wheelchair accessible
Toilets
No bag drop
Refreshments
No showers
Parking
The route has a mixed terrain with gentle slopes but is mainly on gravel through Longrun meadow. The event site and part of the route is on grass. Taunton 5k is wheelchair accessible with assistance but can become boggy and uneven in poor weather conditions.
If you require any further information on the accessibility of a Race for Life event, or wish to bring a carer/helper to accompany you, please contact our Supporter Hotline on 0300 123 0770 and press 1 when prompted (Opening hours are 8am - 6pm Monday to Friday) or email us at raceforlife@cancer.org.uk
Supporter / spectator access
We’re working with Wessex Water to provide a sustainable water solution at this event – they’re on a mission to keep everyone in the region hydrated, feeling great and eliminate the use of single-use plastics. Please note there will not be bottled water available at the finish line so please bring your own refillable bottle and top up for free from the Wessex Water refill points which will be situated in the main event area.
