Event details
Date: Sunday 6 December
Start/finish line: Castle Green, Taunton, TA1 4AE
5k Fun Run
Start time: 10.30am
Entry fee: £15
1k Junior Run
Start time: 10am
Entry fee: £5
Get ready, get set, get festive!
The Taunton Tinsel Trot is the perfect festive fun run, right in the heart of Somerset. Get your tickets now – they sell fast!
About this event
The Taunton Tinsel Trot is back for 2026. This year, we are making it a 5k festive Fun Run alongside our children’s 1k Junior Run, so there’s something for everyone to get involved in!
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:
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5k Fun Run (ages 11+)
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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.
Christmas fancy dress is encouraged, so dig out your festive outfits and help fill Taunton with cheer!
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.
Get tickets for the Tinsel Trot
Get your friends, family or colleagues together now and save your spots for the sparkliest fun run in Taunton!
Volunteer at the Tinsel Trot
We're always looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make the event a success. From marshalling the route to welcoming participants, your support helps create a fantastic experience for everyone involved.
FAQs
The Taunton Tinsel Trot is a charity Christmas fun run in the heart of Somerset, organised by St Margaret’s Hospice and the Taunton Carnival Committee.
It’s suitable for families, runners, beginners, and children.
You can choose between a 5k Fun Run for ages 11+, or a 1k Junior Run for children.
The Tinsel Trot takes place at Castle Green, Taunton on:
Sunday 6 December 2026
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10:00am – 1k Junior Run
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10:30am – 5k Fun Run
Adults, children, families, and groups. Pushchairs are welcome for the Mini Trot.
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5k Fun Run (ages 11+)
Ages 11–15 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
One adult may accompany a maximum of two under-16s. -
1k Junior Run (ages 10 and under)
Each child must be accompanied by their own responsible adult.
Pushchairs are welcome.
No, it’s not required to fundraise – but we would be so grateful if you do! Every penny helps us continue to provide compassionate, specialist care to patients and families across Somerset.
You can set up your fundraising page here.
Absolutely – the more festive, the better! Santa suits, sparkles, antlers and tinsel are all encouraged.
Yes! We welcome volunteers to help marshal, cheer and support runners on the day. You can find out more here.
