TAUNTON TINSEL TROT

START from Castle Green, Taunton TA1 4AD

1k - 10.00am

5k - 10.30am

Numbers and hats collected on the day.

RAISE FUNDS FOR ST MARGARET’S HOSPICE

Taunton Tinsel Trot is promoted jointly by Taunton and District Carnival Committee Limited and St Margaret’s Hospice as an awareness and fundraising event for the Hospice. It is a Fun Run and not a competitive event. All participants will receive a Santa or Elf Hat on arrival and a commemorative medal on completing the course. The entry fee includes a donation to St Margaret's.

5k (approx) 11 years and upwards

The minimum age for this is 11 years on the day of the event. Entrants aged under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult (One adult is permitted to be responsible for a maximum of two running under 16s).

Course- Start on Castle Green, Castle Bow, Fore Street, East Street (out and back), North Street, Wood Street, Tangier Way, Castle Street, Tower Street, Castle Bow, Fore Street, East Street (out and back), North Street, The Bridge, Wood Street, Tangier Way, Goodlands Gardens, North Street, Castle Bow to Finish on Castle Green

Free Santa Hat to all entrants – Commemorative medal to all finishers

Entry fee - £15.00 excluding processing fee

1k (approx) up to 10 years

Each entrant must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Pushchairs are permitted.

Course - Start on Castle Green, Castle Bow, North Street, The Bridge, North Street, Castle Bow to Finish on Castle Green

Free Elf Hat to all entrants

Entry fee - £5 excluding processing fee

St John Ambulance will provide medical cover.

Enquiries to

John or Sue Lewis   tel - 01823-283892          

email -  info@tauntoncarnival.co.uk

ENTRIES CLOSE   Saturday 5 December 2026

MAXIMUM RACE ENTRY - 300 (250 Adults 50 Children)

Note: No entry fees will be refunded after 30 November

 TAUNTON & DISTRICT CARNIVAL COMMITTEE LTD

A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE - REGISTERED IN ENGLAND - No 2923638

2025-09-24