Watchet Annual Wheelbarrow Race

Watchet Annual Wheelbarrow Race Watchet's wacky street version of F1; teams of two race pub to pub in customised wheelbarrows. Team Categories:- Men's, Ladies, Mixed, Fancy Dress.

Watchet's Version of F1, teams of two race pub to pub in wheelbarrows, many in fancy dress and customised barrow for this annual gathering. Start line is on the Esplanade with the "Pit" action building from around midday. Prizes/Trophies for fastest Male, Female, Mixed and "Best Fancy Dress". Record is around 5 minutes for this 700 metre course

Team bookings contact email [email protected].

uk with your contact details and we will be in touch. Entries will only be accepted by Race Control on the qualifying / team registration date. Further details/entry form nearer the time. Entries limited to 30 places, based on a "first come, first served" basis, only your completed entry form and fee on allocation/registration day by Race Control confirms your booking/grid slot! Race starts at 2 pm. Grid action from midday as the racers start to arrive...

🌞New course records to be set. "Who will it be!?🤔 Are you ready? 😎📢 😍 Fancy Dress - no change - Each team gets a vot...
23/05/2026

🌞New course records to be set. "Who will it be!?🤔 Are you ready? 😎📢
😍 Fancy Dress - no change - Each team gets a vote to decide the winner. You may vote for ONE TEAM ONLY (not yourself!). Each team will be given a voting slip on race day and must cast their vote no later than 1.30 pm.🤩 Good luck everyone!

Le Circuit Pit Stops:-
The Esplanade Club
The Bell Inn
The London Inn
Watchet Football Club (along from London Inn)
The Star Inn
Watchet RBL Club
Pebbles Tavern
The West Somerset Hotel

Wow - 13 years ago. A memorable racing start which left a lot of teams thirsty!! 😀
17/05/2026

Wow - 13 years ago. A memorable racing start which left a lot of teams thirsty!! 😀

The start.

10 Days To Go! Hope all is going very well with race preparations. Any changes - Please let us know if your team is no...
14/05/2026

10 Days To Go! Hope all is going very well with race preparations. Any changes - Please let us know if your team is no longer taking part before race day so we can try and fill the space. Looking forward to seeing everyone on Sunday 24th May. 🏁😍

Wheelbarrow Race, Sunday 24th May 2026. Race starts 2.00 pm. on The Esplanade. Team Categories:- Men's, Ladies, Mixed,...
26/02/2026

Wheelbarrow Race, Sunday 24th May 2026. Race starts 2.00 pm. on The Esplanade. Team Categories:- Men's, Ladies, Mixed, Fancy Dress. Team registration for this year's Watchet Annual Wheelbarrow Race is in Pebbles Tavern on Friday 3rd April (Good Friday) at 7.00pm. Entry forms are not currently available but will be nearer the time.❤

27/05/2025
25/05/2025

Thank you to all the teams for their hard work and superb dedication in being an integral part of this year's fundraiser and in making this year's race a success and memorable one.

Many thanks to the Circuit De Watchet pitstops for their support:-
The Esplanade Club
The Bell Inn
The London Inn
The Star Inn
Watchet RBL Club
Pebbles Tavern
The West Somerset Hotel

Your support is very much appreciated. Thanks again.

Here is this year's wheelbarrow teams and a chance for racers to check out the competition and not forgetting team prepa...
09/05/2025

Here is this year's wheelbarrow teams and a chance for racers to check out the competition and not forgetting team preparation - walking the circuit de Watchet and checking out the pit stops over the weekend. 🏁😎
Any edits to this list please let us know. For the teams who have yet to confirm their race name - can you please let us know asap (before race day). If any team is no longer able to take part please let us know so we can fill the space. Many thanks. 🏁
Have a great weekend.

18/04/2025

Thank you to everyone who has entered into this year 's Watchet Annual Wheelbarrow Race. Many thanks for supporting this event. We look forward to seeing you on Sunday 25th May. Good luck with your barrow construction.

Thanks for sharing Bruna Rotondi these great pics and videos with our followers, your friends and students in Pisa. Nice...
28/05/2024

Thanks for sharing Bruna Rotondi these great pics and videos with our followers, your friends and students in Pisa. Nice to know we have racing fans and friends around the world.
"They all thought your event is great fun" Saluti Bruna."

The clock is ticking - 3 days to go! See you Sunday. 🏁Race starts at 2pm. Grid action from midday as the racers start to...
23/05/2024

The clock is ticking - 3 days to go! See you Sunday. 🏁Race starts at 2pm. Grid action from midday as the racers start to arrive. All teams need to be on the grid (Esplanade) by 1pm.
"Who will secure pole position this year?"🏁
We hope you all enjoy the day, please remember this is a fundraiser event.
🥳Watchet Carnival Weekend - 27th to 28th July.
Grab-a-Grand Draw Tickets will be on sale during and after the race.. You have to be in it to win it!

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The Starting Grid/Finish Line On The Esplanade Watchet TA23 0AJ
Watchet
TA23OAJ

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