Sid Valley Ring Half Marathon

Sid Valley Ring Half and Third Marathon

The Sid Valley Ring event is held on Saturday 9 May 2026 and follows the Sid Valley Ring walking route. The course uses quiet country lanes, footpaths, villages, woodland sections and stretches of coast path. The route begins with an uphill start and rises to 236 m before descending into the village of Sidbury. Runners pass through back lanes to Harcombe and then climb towards Dunscombe cliffs and the coast path with views across Lyme Bay to Portland and Berry Head. A short inland section passes Salcombe Regis before returning to the coast path and a final downhill into Sidmouth.

Distances:

• Half Marathon - 22km
• Third Marathon - 13.5km (joins Half route near Harcombe)

The event is returning for a sixth year in 2026. The Third Marathon follows the River Sid upstream to Sidford before joining the Half Marathon route. A donation from entry fees supports maintenance of the Sid Valley Ring trail. The course is fully marked and the event provides first aid cover, a well stocked aid station on the Third Marathon and two aid stations on the Half, and a solid oak Sid Valley Ring coaster for all finishers. The terrain includes mud and hills. The event is open to runners and walkers and is based at The Ham Recreation Field. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.