Walter Raleigh Round Half Marathon

Budleigh Salterton, United Kingdom • 3 Jan 2026

Walter Raleigh Round : event overview

The Walter Raleigh Round is organised by Climb South West Ltd and takes place on Saturday 3 January 2026. The event starts and finishes in the coastal town of Budleigh Salterton. Two course options are offered:

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

Entry fees listed for the event are £38.50 for the half marathon and £27.50 for the third marathon. The event has a 5 hour maximum time and is open to runners and walkers.

Course and race services

The route visits the birthplace of Sir Walter Raleigh and local countryside. It uses quiet back lanes, unsurfaced county roads, footpaths, the Otter valley, High Peak, the Jurassic Coast and a dismantled railway. The third marathon follows the half marathon course until the river Otter, then avoids the biggest hill and the coastal section by following a riverbank path to rejoin the half route at the second river crossing.

The course is fully marked and marshalled in key locations. There are well stocked aid stations - one on the third marathon and two on the half. First aid cover is provided. All finishers receive a Walter Raleigh Round solid oak coaster. The route includes mud and several hills. A 16th century fancy dress option is mentioned. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

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