City to Sea
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City to Sea Marathon & Half Marathon
City to Sea takes place on Sunday 5 September 2027 and offers two distances along the south Devon coast.
The routes follow the Exe Estuary and the coastline to Babbacombe Downs. The Marathon starts at Exeter Quayside and follows the Exe Estuary to Dawlish Warren. The Half Marathon starts at Dawlish Warren. Both routes run along the sea wall to Dawlish, then follow the South West Coast Path to Teignmouth, cross Shaldon Bridge to Shaldon, and continue on trails to finish at Babbacombe Downs. The first section is mainly flat tarmac with some gravel; from Shaldon the route is hilly trail.
- Marathon: Exeter Quayside to Babbacombe Downs
- Half Marathon: Dawlish Warren to Babbacombe Downs
Signage will be added and marshals placed where needed; the Coast Path uses Acorn signage. Aid provision: four aid stations on the Marathon and two on the Half Marathon. The event is cupless; participants must bring their own cup or bottle. A coach transfer from Babbacombe to the start line is available for £10. Finishers receive a bespoke medal and a Mr Whippy style ice cream, with sorbet available for vegan/gluten free.
Cut-offs apply: eight hours for the Marathon and six hours for the Half. Approximate ascent is 2400 ft for the Marathon and 2100 ft for the Half. Mandatory kit includes a mobile phone with the event day race director number, a filled water bottle or hydration pack (minimum 500 ml Marathon, 250 ml Half), emergency cash or card (£20), and recommended race nutrition. Entry fees: Marathon affiliated £45, unaffiliated £47; Half affiliated £35, unaffiliated £37. Minimum age is 18. An optional finishers t-shirt is available for £12. Refund protect insurance may be offered by the entry provider and is separate from the organiser. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
