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North Devon Marathon

Name: North Devon Marathon
Start: 2025-06-29
End: 2025-06-29
Location: Woolacombe

Woolacombe, United Kingdom • 29 Jun 2025

The North Devon Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10K is a challenging and scenic running event held in North Devon, starting and finishing at Woolacombe Meadow Playing Fields. Known as one of the UK's toughest and most beautiful marathons, the course traverses the South West Coast Path and the North Devon Coast Natural Landscape, offering stunning coastal views and multi-terrain running. The event fosters a vibrant race-day atmosphere in the surfing village of Woolacombe, with hundreds of runners and supporters. Unique features include cupless water stations to reduce waste and a traditional Devon cream tea served at the finish line. Proceeds support North Devon Hospice's vital care services. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South West (England) Woolacombe

Race information

Website

26 mi

Full Marathon

13 mi

Half Marathon

10 km

10k

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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