ARCHIVED RACE: The Ciderthon, 5K & Half Marathon, August 2021 @ Sheppy’s Cider Farm, Three Bridges Taunton, Somerset, England, United Kingdom on 15 August 2021

Become a part of the heart of Somerset, experience the best cider from the best producers, and meet a community of like-minded people who work hard, play hard, and run hard too!

Earn the party and join us for the 3rd edition of the world’s first running and cider festival!

With 12 ciders to taste on the Half Marathon (6 on the route, 6 at the finish) and 2 tasting stops on the 5K Forbidden Fruit Loop, you’ll be earning every step you take.

Included with each ticket.

A unique finishers medal
A t-shirt
12 cider tasters for the Half Marathon, 2 for the 5K
A finishers pint

Both distances start and finish at Sheppy’s Cider in Taunton and will take place predominantly on closed roads with some short grass/trail sections. The Ciderthon Village, including bars, music and more, will remain open to all throughout the event!

This is NOT a timed event so participants should not expect to receive a result on completion of their respective category. Extra caution is recommended due to the challenges associated with running whilst consuming alcohol.

10% discount on each ticket is available for groups of 5 or more into either of the Half Marathon or 5K categories.

Further details will be communicated by email in the week leading up to the event.

Entry on the Day will not be available at this event. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferrable.

Bus Transfer

Buses will depart from Taunton town centre and operate a shuttle service to/from the start location. It is strongly recommended that seats be booked in advance for £7 during registration, or separately here, as on-the-day requests will be subject to availability and charged at £10 per person. Further information relating to the pickup location and shuttle schedule will be communicated to those who pre-register closer to the event.

Event Schedule

9:30 – 12:00 Registration Open
11:00 – 11:45 Half Marathon Start
11:45 – 12:15 5K Start
19:00 Bag Drop Closes
20:00 Festival Closes

Time: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Category: Sports / Leisure | Running

Prices:
5K Forbidden Fruit Loop: GBP 25.0,
Half Marathon: GBP 47.0