We are a small group of runners based in and around Shapwick, now partnered as a club with Street Striders.
Our aim is to provide a hub for local runners to contact each other and to run together as and when. Our members include beginner runners, experienced runners, lapsed runners and those with the intention of running who haven’t yet put it into action! We meet regularly for a social jog on Sunday mornings.
Our annual race, the Shapwick Bunny Hop, will be on 6th April 2026, organised by Street Striders.
Entries are now open here: https://www.fullonsport.com/event/street-striders-shapwick-bunny-hop-2026/profile
History
Shapwick Runners began in 2008 when we first set up our local race, the Shapwick Bunny Hop, which is still going strong. In April 2023 we made the exciting decision to partner with Street Striders. Since then, Shapwick Runners is no longer affiliated with England Athletics, but instead operates as part of Street Striders, bringing our running communities together. Both clubs are very friendly and welcome all abilities.
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Our Regular Runs
Our regular Shapwick run takes place on Sunday mornings, meeting by the cricket pitch at 9 a.m. We usually do a 4.6 mile loop round the lanes and footpaths at a conversational pace, but exact route, distance and pace varies according to the preferences of the assembled group.
From time to time we arrange additional runs – but these tend to happen by personal arrangement amongst members and are therefore sporadic and spontaneous! We have a WhatsApp group for regular communication.
Membership
There is no longer any fee to join Shapwick Runners - just come along on a Sunday. If you would like more details or to be added to the WhatsApp group, please contact Teresa (07866 751 593).
For those that would like to be part of an affiliated club with regular mid-week runs, annual membership of Street Striders costs £17.50 (including ARC affiliation) plus an optional extra £20 for England Athletics affiliation. Please see Street Striders' website for more information.
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2026 Shapwick Bunny Hop - entries now open!
Our local race, the Shapwick Bunny Hop, will take place on Easter Monday 6th April 2026. Entries are online in advance only, and entries are limited to 150 runners, so don't delay. For details go to Shapwick Bunny Hop – Street Striders and enter via Full On Sport - Bunny Hop 2026 Race is at 10.30 am, with competitors gathering at the Village Hall from 8.30 am and a Race Briefing at 10.15 am.
The race was launched in 2008 as a small, local event, and has now become a tradition. It is a wonderful celebration of old-fashioned cross country running - a 7.5 mile multi-terrain circular route starting and ending in Shapwick, and taking in country lanes, village footpaths and the Shapwick Heath Nature Reserve. Bunny ears are welcome! Participants finish on the Village Green, where a hearty brunch is available in the Village Hall and typically a fine array of cakes.
This year's race poster was created by Strode College first year art student, Elmo Bull, who came first out of 30 fantastic entries. Further designs by the runners up will be printed as labels on the bottles of cider awarded to finishers and helpers.
This year's run, our 17th, will be organised again with Street Striders, with proceeds split between Shapwick village community facilities and Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance. The tradition of a 4 mile walk following some of the race route will take place alongside.
There will be no junior races this year, but please do bring families along to support at the finish line, and make the most of Shapwick's fantastic new playground.
Please scroll down page for last year's and previous results. We hope to see everyone back this year on Easter Monday (6th April) for the 2026 Bunny Hop!
