Exeter Half Marathon
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About the race
Exeter Half Marathon and the Riverside 5 Miles are organised by Exeter City Community Trust and take place in Exeter, with the event base at Piazza Terracina, EX2 8DP. The half marathon is held across two race days in early February, with a three-lap Half Marathon course covering 13.1 miles (21.1 km). The routes run along Exeter Quayside and through the Riverside Valley Park and use Haven Road and Haven Banks on parts of the course. The event uses UKA licensing and offers an extended maximum completion time of 3 hours 30 minutes for the half marathon.
Distances
- Half Marathon: 13.1 miles / 21.1 km, three laps
- Riverside 5 Miles: 5 miles, route along the Quayside and Riverside Valley Park
Minimum age requirements follow UK Athletics guidance: half marathon entrants must be at least 17 years old on race day; the 5 mile entrants must be at least 15 years old. All finishers receive a medal. Course support includes water stations and medical assistance. Finish-area facilities commonly include toilets, a recovery area, medical provision, a water station and a bag store. Results are published via Webscorer and by email. Charity places are available with minimum fundraising pledges of £200 for the half marathon and £80 for the 5 mile event. Team benefits for charity runners include a technical running top, fundraising materials, online training resources and post-event hospitality. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
