Aid station oneApprox. 5km
THORNEY LAKES HALF, 10.7KM & 5.3KM
Three distances • 21.1km • 10.7km • 5.3km
A friendly summer running event starting and finishing at Thorney Lakes near Langport, with Half Marathon, 10.7km and 5.3km options through the quiet rural landscape of the Somerset Levels.
• 09:15 start • Thorney Lakes, Somerset
Half Marathon21.1km
3 DistancesHalf • 10.7km • 5.3km
Start 09:15All routes
EntryFrom £22.50
Event at a glance
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EVENT CODE
01THOR27
EVENT DATE
18 JULY 2027
START & FINISH
THORNEY LAKES
EVENT TYPE
ROAD RUNNING
AGE RANGE
16 - 90
PARKING POSTCODE
TA10 0DW
PARKING (TA10 0DW)
PARKING LINK
WHAT3WORDS
PARKING LINK
ENTRY COST
£22.50 / £30.00
MEDAL OPTION
OPTIONAL AT ENTRY
About the event
THREE SUMMER RUNNING DISTANCES ON THE SOMERSET LEVELS
The Thorney Lakes event offers three distances: a Half Marathon, a 10.7km run and a 5.3km run. All three start and finish at Thorney Lakes, close to Langport and Muchelney in the heart of the Somerset Levels.
Much of the 5.3km and 10.7km routes will be out and back. Because of the road and route options immediately around Thorney Lakes, using out-and-back sections is the only practical way to make these shorter distances available while keeping the same start and finish venue.
The route heads out from Thorney Lakes into the surrounding rural landscape, where the Levels are known for open views, quiet lanes and a distinctly flat Somerset setting. It is designed as a relaxed, welcoming event rather than a large city race.
There will be three aid stations around the course, positioned at approximately 5km intervals. Runners, walkers and Jeffers are welcome, and every finisher receives a recorded finish time.
Three DistancesHalf Marathon, 10.7km and 5.3km.
Somerset LevelsOpen rural scenery around Thorney and Langport.
Three Aid StationsApproximately 5km apart.
Timed EventRecorded finish time for every finisher.
Optional MedalChoose with or without a medal at entry.
Friendly AtmosphereSmall-scale and welcoming.
Stay at the venue
CAMPING AT THORNEY LAKES
Camping is available at Thorney Lakes, making it possible to stay at the event venue before or after the Half Marathon.
The campsite is set in a traditional Somerset cider orchard and offers toilets, showers, washing-up facilities, drinking water and electric hook-ups.
Camping is not included with your race entry and must be booked directly with Thorney Lakes.
Visit Thorney Lakes CampsiteTHE ROUTES
All three distances start and finish at Thorney Lakes. The Half Marathon route is shown below. The 10.7km and 5.3km courses will use much of the same local road network, with out-and-back sections used to achieve the shorter distances.
Race Day Guide
SPECIFIC EVENT INFORMATION
Please read the information below before arriving on event day.
Parking opens07:00
Registration07:30 – 09:00
All routes start09:15
HALF MARATHON, 10.7KM & 5.3KM ROUTES
There are three distances at this event: Half Marathon, 10.7km and 5.3km. All start and finish at Thorney Lakes. Much of the 5.3km and 10.7km courses will be out and back, as this is the only practical way to provide those distances from the venue. The Half Marathon route is available on Ride with GPS.
Open Route on RWGPSThe route will be marked, but signs can occasionally be moved. We recommend saving the route to your phone or navigation device before starting.
NO FORMAL RACE CUT-OFF
This is a friendly event and runners, walkers and Jeffers are welcome. Final event-day course-closing information will be included in the pre-event instructions.
Energy drink
Water
Bananas
Jelly sweets
Important dietary information
Gels are not supplied. We cannot guarantee that products are free from nuts, gluten or wheat. Participants with specific dietary requirements should carry their own supplies.
Aid station twoApprox. 10km
Aid station threeApprox. 15km
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Included as part of your entry.
Signed routes
Free aid stations
Event photosRoute specific medal option
Timed event
First aid
Broom wagon
Food available to purchase
Drinks available to purchase
MEDALS & EVENT T-SHIRTS
YOUR EVENT EXTRAS
Not everyone wants or values a medal, so we've made it optional.
You can choose to enter with or without one.
Entries remain open after the medal cut-off; late entrants can take part without a medal or choose a generic medal.
FINISHER MEDAL
EVENT T-SHIRT
ADD AN EVENT T-SHIRT TO YOUR ENTRY
You can purchase an official event T-shirt when you enter.
We will post it out before the event.
IMPORTANT: Event T-shirts are only available to purchase up to 6 weeks before the event.
INDIVIDUAL ENTRIES
ONE ENTRY PER RUNNER
All entries must be completed individually for each runner so that the correct details, race number and finishing time are recorded.
If you're entering with friends, family or a club, simply complete a separate entry for each person.
GOOD TO KNOW
QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU BOOK?
A few useful things to know before event day.
HOW DO I GET MY NUMBER ?
Your bib number is collected on the morning of the event at registration. Nothing comes in the post.
WILL I GET A TIME ?
Yes, all our events are timed, but the timing is done manually via an app, so it is important that your race number is clearly visible at all times.
CAN I RUN WITH MY FRIENDS ?
After you have collected your number from registration, just wait for your event start time. If you want to run with friends, collect your numbers together and start at the appropriate time.
CAN I CHANGE ROUTES ?
You can change your route up to and including during the run, as long as we know so we can adjust the results.
BOOK YOUR PLACE
Choose your distance and complete your entry securely below.
ON THE DAY ENTRIES ARE £45.00 FOR ALL ROUTES