Stoke Stampede 10K Road Race in Somerset

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12th January 2025

11 AM

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12th January 2025 ; what a brilliant race day

Welcome to the Report on the traditional January 10k Road Race! From a sell out field of 451 registered runners, 365 started and finished the race. Most importantly it was a pretty dry one with only the odd puddle along the course and lovely weather throughout the day. Although the race started 15 minutes later than scheduled (due to runners arriving late because of road closures and a peak in the park and ride service), the atmosphere pre race was electric. Runners took the extra time for a good old catch up with running buddies. Many of them meeting up for the first time since the year started.

The 10k road race was a thrilling event with a very close finish because of Ian Tyson overtaking Tom Radley in the last few kilometers and finishing within seconds from Tom Barnes, who ran his second only Stampede, after his first attempt nearly 10 years ago.

Many runners, amongst fastest female Hannah Taunton, improved their personal best this year. A special mention for Leanne Bisatt who probably received the biggest cheers from the enthousiastic crowd all three times she ran through the square. The last time she did that she actually was our final finisher for the day in an impressive time of 1.22.31 making it very likely the fastest every last finisher.

Traditionally being a local running event the organisers were particularly excited to see Stoke St Gregory resident Russel Roberts, Taunton AC athlete) finish in a smashing 37:05. Finishing as fastest local only 1 second down from his time last year.

It has been a brilliant event in our little village, well supported by runners and spectators who knew to find their way to the village shop, the pub and the African Somerset stall for snacks, food and drinks. Many thanks to everyone for your support.

Probably the favourite 10K in the South West since 1984

All about the Stoke Stampede

It all started with a fun pram race between the two pubs in the village and has grown into a must run 10K race in the South West race calendar as a fundraiser for the playing field in the Village of Stoke St Gregory. The first actual race was held Boxing Day 1984

For many years the race was run between Christmas and New Year but in recent years an early January Sunday has become the new date. The Stoke Stampede is seen as an ideal start of the running calendar. Both by beginners as well as by experienced and highly trained athletes. The undulating terrain with only the odd steep climb in the course is challenging enough to make the race interesting, yet achievable for the novice runner.

The village feel is important to the organisers of the race. Friendly marshalling is therefore guaranteed. The race organisation though is tight as the race is run under a UK Athletics licence. The professionalism is showing in the attention to health and safety of runners as well as in online registration and chip timing.