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Steaming to the Coast

Steaming to the Coast, Minehead
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Trail in United Kingdom, Minehead

Distances

  • Trail

    11 km mixed terrain run (Washford start)

    11 km

    Start: Apr 15, 05:00 PM

    40.00 EUR

  • Trail

    11 miles mixed terrain run (Williton start)

    Start: Apr 15, 05:00 PM

    50.00 EUR

About

A challenge event using the UK’s longest standard gauge steam railway line from Minehead to Bishops Lydeard, with a trail run back to Minehead along the Quantock Hills ridgeway. Offers 11 km, 11 miles, and marathon distances.

Pacers

Pacemaker/Pacer information: Rides occur on the West Somerset Railway from Minehead to Bishops Lydeard; marathoners disembark at Bishops Lydeard to complete a 26.2 mile trail run back to Minehead, while 11 mile and 11 km entrants ride back to their respective start points (Williton or Washford) before finishing at Minehead Station. Pace times are coordinated by start wave.

Results

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Typical weather in Minehead

Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).

Jan
08:13
16:34
Feb
07:30
17:29
Mar
06:28
18:19
Apr12°
06:19
20:10
May15°
05:24
20:59
Jun17°12°
04:59
21:32
Jul19°14°
05:17
21:24
Aug19°14°
06:02
20:37
Sep17°13°
06:50
19:30
Oct14°11°
07:38
18:22
Nov11°
07:32
16:27
Dec
08:13
16:07

Weather data by Open-Meteo

What's included in entry

  • Steam train ride from Minehead to Bishops Lydeard
  • Race timing and results
  • Finisher medal
  • Goodie bag

Prices & signup

  • 11 miles mixed terrain run (Williton start)50.00 EUR
  • 11 km mixed terrain run (Washford start)40.00 EUR

FAQ

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Last updated: Jun 5, 2026, 11:45:29 PM

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