Sun 4 May 2025 Wells, Somerset, UK

Runaway Train | 8.5 Mile Walk

The Runaway Train celebrates the Windsor Hill railway path, with a rugged trail race and a feast in Shepton Mallet market place.

  • Sun 4 May 2025
Market Place Shepton Mallet, Wells

8.5 Mile Walk

09:00

Age 18 & over

FREE

  • 8.5 miles walking

Event overview

The 8½ mile and 3 mile running races are super scenic, taking in woods, valleys, distant hills, dark tunnels and high viaducts, finishing right in the heart of Shepton Mallet. Walkers and families may also take part, either with an early start on the full runner’s route or a shorter version to Ham Woods and back. Everyone then comes together in Shepton Mallet market place for a lunch-time boxty feast.

This event is part of Runaway Train.

Event details

  • All fitness levels
  • Event village
  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Spectators

Location

  • Bag storage
  • Bar
  • Music
  • Toilets

Route

  • Distance markers
  • First aid
  • Marshals

Entries

  • Age 18 & over
  • Entries open
  • Enter online

Other races at event

  • Sun 4 May
  • #1 of 4
Market Place Shepton Mallet, Wells

3 Mile Trail Race

11:15

Age 11 & over

£1.50-£15

  • 3 miles trail running
  • Sun 4 May
  • #2 of 4
Market Place Shepton Mallet, Wells

8.5 Mile Trail Race

10:30

Age 18 & over

£1.50-£20

  • 8.5 miles trail running
  • Sun 4 May
  • #3 of 4
Market Place Shepton Mallet, Wells

3 Mile Walk

12:00

Age 11 & over

FREE

  • 3 miles walking