The Dave Jones Prom Run Series
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The Dave Jones Prom Run Series
The Dave Jones Prom Run Series is an annual set of nine five mile races held along the promenade at Weston Super Mare. A monthly one mile junior race for children in Reception to Year 11 is held on the same evenings before the adults' race. Races are open to runners aged 16 and over.
Distances
- 5 miles - two laps of the Weston Super Mare promenade
- 1 mile - junior race for children aged 4 to 16
The 2026/27 Series dates are: 17 September 2026, 22 October 2026, 19 November 2026, 3 December 2026, 28 January 2027, 18 February 2027, 18 March 2027, 15 April 2027 and 27 May 2027. The course is chip timed, staged under UKA rules, and has been measured by a UKA-approved measurer. Medical cover is provided and results will appear on Power of 10. A UKA race licence is approved for 2026/27.
Entries may be made for the complete nine-race series or for individual races. Series and individual entry fees differ for UKA affiliated and non-affiliated runners; a separate junior fee structure applies. Entries for the senior race close at 9pm on the Tuesday prior and for the junior race close at 5pm on the Wednesday prior.
Race HQ is at Revo, Marine Parade, Weston Super Mare BS23 1BE. Paid parking is available along Marine Parade. Refreshments and toilets are provided at Race HQ; there are no changing or shower facilities. Prizes are awarded for each race and for series placings across male, female and veteran categories, and juniors receive trophies and medals. Series scoring uses the best scores from the first eight races, with minimum race counts required to qualify. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
