Walter Raleigh Round Half Marathon

Event overview

The Walter Raleigh Round includes a Half Marathon and a Third Marathon on Saturday 3 January 2026. Entry opens 29 April 2025 and closes 1 January 2026. Entries list fees: Half Marathon £38.50 and Third Marathon £27.50. Registration and race-number collection take place at Budleigh Cricket Club, The Holt, East Budleigh Road, Budleigh Salterton, EX9 7BA. Both races finish at Budleigh Salterton Cricket Club. A solid oak coaster is awarded to all finishers.

Course, facilities and safety

Distances:

• Half Marathon - 13.6 miles
• Third Marathon - 8.5 miles

The routes visit the birthplace of Sir Walter Raleigh and run through quiet back lanes, unsurfaced county roads, footpaths, the Otter valley, High Peak, the Jurassic Coast and a dismantled railway. The Third Marathon follows the same route to the River Otter but avoids High Peak and the coastal section, rejoining at the second river crossing.

The course is marked on the day and GPX files and route links are available. Checkpoints include a refuel point after about 8 km in East Budleigh and, for the half, a second checkpoint at Ladram Bay after about 15 km. Checkpoints provide water, coke and basic snacks; there is a cafe and bar at the start/finish. The event is cup free; participants should bring their own bottle or reusable cup.

Facilities at the clubhouse include car parking, toilets, showers and changing rooms. First aid cover and marshals are provided. Headphones are not permitted due to road crossings. A 5 hour maximum time applies. 16th century fancy dress is optional. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.