Sid Valley Ring Half Marathon

Sidmouth, United Kingdom • 9 May 2026

Event overview

The Sid Valley Ring Half/Third Marathon takes place on Saturday 9 May 2026. The event returns for its sixth year and follows the Sid Valley Ring walking route around the Sidmouth area.

Distances:

  • Half Marathon - 22 km following the Sid Valley Ring route
  • Third Marathon - 13.5 km via the River Sid to join the half route near Harcombe

Entries open 27 May 2025 and close 7 May 2026. Entry fees are listed as £38.50 for the Half Marathon and £27.50 for the Third Marathon.

Course and facilities

The route has an uphill start and climbs to a height of 236 m. It passes through quiet country lanes, footpaths and villages including Sidbury, Harcombe, Salcombe Regis, and finishes toward Sidmouth. Sections include back lanes, woodland, Dunscombe cliffs and the coast path, with views across Lyme Bay toward Portland and Berry Head.

The course is fully marked. There is one aid station on the Third Marathon and two on the Half, plus first aid cover. All finishers receive a Sid Valley Ring solid oak coaster. The route includes muddy sections and multiple climbs, and the event is open to runners and walkers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

22 km
Half Marathon
14 km
Third Marathon
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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