Taunton Tinsel Trot
DEC
7
2025
Join the Taunton Tinsel Trot on 7 December 2025 at Castle Green for a festive fun run supporting St Margaret's Hospice. Choose a family friendly 3k or 1k, enjoy a Santa or Elf hat and a commemorative medal for finishers.
Sun 7 Dec 2025
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Event overview
Taunton Tinsel Trot takes place on 07 December 2025 at Castle Green, Taunton TA1 4AD. The event is promoted jointly by Taunton and District Carnival Committee Limited and St Margaret’s Hospice Limited as an awareness and fundraising fun run for St Margaret’s Hospice. It is described as a fun run and not a competitive event. Numbers and hats are collected on the day. St John Ambulance will provide medical cover. Entries close on 2 December 2025 and the maximum race entry is 600 participants (500 adults, 100 children). No entry fees will be refunded after 30 November. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Race details
- 3k (approx) : for ages 11 years and upwards. Entrants under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. One adult may be responsible for a maximum of two under-16s. Course route: Castle Green, North Street, Bridge Street, North Street, East Street (out and back), Corporation Street, Castle Green, Goodland Gardens, North Street, Castle Bow to finish on Castle Green. Entry fee £15.00 excluding processing fee. Finishers receive a commemorative medal and entrants receive a Santa hat on arrival.
- 1k (approx) : for up to 10 years. Each entrant must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Pushchairs are permitted. Course to be confirmed. Entry fee £5.00 excluding processing fee. Entrants receive an Elf hat.
Adult – 3k (approx.)
Child – 1k (approx.)