Take on a 5K, 10K or Half Marathon for Jessie May
Looking for a scenic way to run for charity in Somerset?
Join Team Jessie May at the Frome Running Festival on Sunday 16th August 2026 and take on a 5K, 10K or Half Marathon while raising vital funds for local families.
Starting and finishing on Frome’s Old Showfield, this much-loved running festival takes runners through the historic town centre, quiet residential streets and beautiful Somerset countryside with fully closed-road routes and an incredible community atmosphere.
Whether you’re training for your first race, chasing a PB or ticking a half marathon off your bucket list, every mile helps support Jessie May families across the South West.
How to Enter
Please note that places for the Frome Running Festival must be booked directly through the official event organisers, you can choose to run for Jessie May on their website.
Our fundraising team will support you with:
- Setting up your fundraising page
- Fundraising ideas and tips
- Jessie May supporter resources
- Motivation and encouragement before race day
- Help reaching your fundraising target
Why Run for Jessie May?
By choosing to run for charity with Jessie May, you’ll help provide specialist nursing care, respite support and emotional support for children with life-limiting conditions and their families across the South West.
Every mile and every donation raised helps Jessie May nurses continue supporting families in their own homes.
