Running Forever Running Club – The race is organised by Running Forever RC, who also provide the majority of the volunteers for the event. The club meet three times a week for runs; a track session on Monday evenings, an hour’s run on Wednesday evenings, and a longer run on Sunday mornings.

Herepath Half Marathon – Running Forever RC also organise an autumn half marathon, a multi-terrain race which follows the Staple Fitzpaine Herepath Trail in the Blackdown Hills. The race is approximately 13.7 miles long, and reaches the highest point in the Blackdown Hills.

Somerset Series – The race is part of the Somerset Series – a series featuring twenty races, in which runners have to complete ten races to qualify. The series features a mix of both road and trail races, with distances varying from 5k to over 15 miles.

Taunton 10k – Organised by the Taunton & District Carnival Committee, the Taunton 10k is run in late September each year, based from Blackbrook.

Taunton Marathon and Half Marathon – Also organised by the Taunton & District Carnival Committee, the Taunton Marathon and Half Marathon are run around Easter each year, based from Somerset College.