City to Sea
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City to Sea
City to Sea is a coastal running event on Sunday 5th September 2027 offering two distances:
- Marathon from Exeter Quayside to Babbacombe Downs
- Half Marathon from Dawlish Warren to Babbacombe Downs
The marathon follows the Exe Estuary to Dawlish Warren where the half marathon begins. Both routes continue along the sea wall to Dawlish, then the South West Coast Path to Teignmouth, across Shaldon Bridge to Shaldon. The first section is mainly flat tarmac and some gravel paths; from Shaldon the route consists of hilly trails to Babbacombe. Runners are asked to keep the Exe Estuary on the left initially and the sea on the left thereafter. The coast path uses Acorn signage.
The event is cupless; participants must bring their own cup or bottle. There are four aid stations for the marathon and two for the half marathon. Approximate ascent is 2400 ft for the marathon and 2100 ft for the half marathon. Cut-off times are eight hours for the marathon and six hours for the half marathon.
Optional extras and logistics include a coach transfer to start lines for £10, a finishers T-shirt for £12, and a bespoke City to Sea medal plus a Mr Whippy style ice cream with a sorbet option for vegan and gluten free. Entry fees vary by affiliation. Minimum age is 18. Mandatory kit requirements include a mobile phone with the Race Director number and a filled water container. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
