Friday, January 1, 2027
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The Chard Flyer is a New Year's Day running event staged in Chard, a market town in south Somerset, by Chard Road Runners. It opens the racing year on the first of January, when runners gather in town before the rest of the county has finished its breakfast. Course details, distances and start times are published through the organiser's Race Nation entry page as race day approaches. Because the listing here is a calendar entry, entrants are advised to check the organiser's own page for the latest information before travelling.
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Chard, Somerset (exact start point to be confirmed by the organiser)
Chard, Somerset (exact finish point to be confirmed by the organiser)
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The event is scheduled for Friday 1 January 2027 in Chard, Somerset. New Year's Day races sometimes shift slightly for weather or local reasons, so confirm the date on the organiser's Race Nation page before you book travel.
The race is organised by Chard Road Runners, the local running club, and entries are handled through Race Nation. Contact the club through its own channels for questions about the course or entries.
Yes. A town-centre race on New Year's Day is easy to watch on foot, and spectators can usually see runners at several points without needing transport. Wrap up warm, as you may be standing around for a while.
The organiser makes any decision about postponement or cancellation and will post it on the Race Nation page and club channels. Check before travelling, especially if there is ice or standing water on the course.
Chard, United Kingdom
Friday, January 1, 2027
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