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Taunton Tinsel Trot
Join us on Sunday 6 December for the Taunton Tinsel Trot: a 5k Fun Run or children's 1k Junior Run through the heart of Somerset’s county town.
Set on a closed-road route through Taunton town centre, the Tinsel Trot is perfect for you – whether you’re an experienced runner, a fancy-dress fiend, or simply looking for a fun family activity to start the Christmas season.
Choose your distance:
5k Fun Run (ages 11+)
1k Junior Run for younger children (pushchairs welcome)
Included with your ticket is a FREE festive hat!
Santa hats for ages 11+ and elf hats for children aged 10 and under.
Why Take Part?
The Taunton Tinsel Trot is an opportunity to have fun, spread cheer, and make a real difference.
Every entry helps support St Margaret’s Hospice, providing compassionate care and support to people with life-limiting illnesses and their families across Somerset.
Enjoy a unique closed-road route through Taunton, a free festive Santa or Elf hat, a chance to get active and festive all at once, and the knowledge that you’ll be supporting a local charity.
Christmas fancy dress is encouraged, so dig out your festive outfits and help fill Taunton with cheer!
Set on a closed-road route through Taunton town centre, the Tinsel Trot is perfect for you – whether you’re an experienced runner, a fancy-dress fiend, or simply looking for a fun family activity to start the Christmas season.
Choose your distance:
5k Fun Run (ages 11+)
1k Junior Run for younger children (pushchairs welcome)
Included with your ticket is a FREE festive hat!
Santa hats for ages 11+ and elf hats for children aged 10 and under.
Why Take Part?
The Taunton Tinsel Trot is an opportunity to have fun, spread cheer, and make a real difference.
Every entry helps support St Margaret’s Hospice, providing compassionate care and support to people with life-limiting illnesses and their families across Somerset.
Enjoy a unique closed-road route through Taunton, a free festive Santa or Elf hat, a chance to get active and festive all at once, and the knowledge that you’ll be supporting a local charity.
Christmas fancy dress is encouraged, so dig out your festive outfits and help fill Taunton with cheer!
Sunday 6 December
Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset TA1 4AE
5k Fun RunStart time: 10.30am
Entry fee: £15
1k Junior Run
Start time: 10am
Entry fee: £5
Organised by
St Margaret's Hospice
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