Women Can Marathon

APR
18
2027
A women-only running event in Exmouth on 18 April 2027 marking Kathrine Switzer’s 60th anniversary, offering a marathon, half marathon and 10K on mostly off-road routes through East Devon Way, Otter Valley and the coast.
Sun 18 Apr 2027
Marathon Half Marathon 10 kilometers

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Women Can Marathon : Switzer60 Run, Exmouth, 18 April 2027

The Women Can Marathon is a women-only running event taking place on 18 April 2027 at Sideshore, Exmouth (Queen's Drive Space, Sideshore, Exmouth EX8 2GD). The event marks the 60th anniversary of Kathrine Switzer’s 1967 Boston Marathon run.

Races offered:

  • Marathon: 42.2 km, starts and finishes in Exmouth
  • Half marathon: starts in Tipton St John, follows the Otter Valley to Budleigh Salterton
  • 10K: starts in Budleigh Salterton, follows the coast path to Exmouth

The marathon route follows parts of the East Devon Way before joining the half marathon route at Tipton St John. The half marathon joins the 10K course near Budleigh Salterton. All routes are mostly off-road, except for a small section leaving Exmouth at the start of the marathon. Transport is available from the finish at Exmouth to the starts of the half marathon and 10K.

An early bird discount is available for entries submitted before 1 February 2027. A pre-race dinner and a panel are listed among race information and supporting materials about the event history and route. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Marathon
Marathon
Half Marathon
Half Marathon
10 km
10k Run

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