Wells Festival of Running

A family fun event held on the May bank holiday weekend

In partnership with the Wells City Harriers, Wells Rotary helped to organise and stage the Wells Festival of Running in 2025.

Previously known as the Wells Fun Run, this event held on Sunday May 25^th saw runners participating in a number of races that included a 10K and 5k road run, a 1.5K run around the City and a 8 and under’s race on the Cathedral Green.

We saw over 600 entrants for the races, supported by family and friends. The adult races started from the town square and finished on the Moat Walk by the Bishop’s Palace.

Adding to the festival atmosphere there were kids sports day races on the Green plus a mix of craft, food and drink, and activity stalls all on the Green.

The event raised over £3,000 after all costs that will be used to support localgood causes with a focus on youth and health. Well done to all involved, a big thankyou to all the runners who particpated and a specialthankyou to the stall holders on the Green.

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