Sunday 19 March 2026: One Day, Three Events, Endless Impact
Whether you’re training for your next Somerset half marathon, chasing a 10K personal best, or looking for a fun run: this is one of the standout running races in Somerset for all abilities. Expect a buzzing town centre, closed roads, and huge local support across Yeovil.
By choosing St Margaret’s as your charity, your run will help provide specialist, compassionate hospice care across Somerset.
The Main Event:
Yeovil Half Marathon 2026
Start Time: 9am
Start/Finish: Yeovil Town Centre
This scenic, fully closed-road Somerset half marathon starts in Yeovil town centre, runs through Ninesprings Country Park, heads out to Montacute, tackles the famous Ball’s Hill, and finishes back in the heart of Yeovil.
Volunteer pacers will be available to help you hit your target time, and every runner earns a bespoke metal medal.
Yeovil 10K 2026
Start Time: 9.30am
Start/Finish: The High Street, Yeovil
One of the fastest-growing 10K running events in Somerset, the Yeovil 10K is ideal for first-timers and PB-chasers.
The route follows a similar scenic route through Yeovil Country Park, with a lively town centre finish and dedicated pacers.
All runners will receive a metal medal.
Yeovil Mini Mile 2026
Start Time: 9.35am
Start/Finish: South Street, Yeovil
A brilliant family running event in Somerset, the Mini Mile is a 1-mile route desinged for younger runners and beginners.
Children under 11 must run with a parent or guardian — accompanying adults run for free.
Every finisher receives a special memento.
If you’re browsing Somerset running events for 2026 and want your race to make a real difference, join Team St Margaret’s. Your fundraising will make a real difference to people facing life-limiting illnesses in Somerset.
FAQs
The Yeovil Half Marathon takes place on Sunday 29 March 2026.
The event starts and finishes in Yeovil town centre, Somerset, with routes heading through local parks and countryside lanes.
There are three events:
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Yeovil Half Marathon
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Yeovil 10K
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Yeovil Mini Mile
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Half Marathon: 9am
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10K: 9.30am
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Mini Mile: 9.35am
Yes. The half marathon route is a fully closed-road course, with marshals and strong local support along the way.
Definitely. The Yeovil 10K is a flatter, faster course, making it great for first-time 10K runners and PB-chasers alike.
The Mini Mile is ideal for younger runners and families.
Children under 11 must run with a parent or guardian (accompanying adults run for free).
Yes. Both the half marathon and 10K include volunteer pacers at a range of target finish times to help you stay on track.
Yes. Half marathon and 10K finishers receive a bespoke metal medal, and Mini Mile participants receive a special memento.
Yes — when you register, you can choose to support St Margaret’s Hospice. Fundraising helps us provide vital care for patients and families across Somerset.
Places are booked through the official Yeovil Half Marathon website. When you sign up, you can select St Margaret’s as your chosen charity.