Walter Raleigh Round Half Marathon
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About the race
The Walter Raleigh Round comprises two trail races based at Budleigh Salterton Cricket Club that visit the birthplace of Sir Walter Raleigh and nearby countryside where he spent time as a child.
- Half Marathon - 13.6 miles
- Third Marathon - 8.5 miles
The routes run across quiet back lanes, unsurfaced county roads and little known footpaths. Key landscape features include the Otter valley, High Peak, the Jurassic Coast and a dismantled railway. The half marathon includes the High Peak section and the coastal stretch. The third marathon follows the same course to the river Otter but avoids the biggest hill and the coastal section, taking a riverbank path downstream to rejoin the half route at the second river crossing.
Race support and facilities listed by the organiser include a fully marked course, marshalls in key locations, a well stocked aid station and first aid cover. All finishers receive a Walter Raleigh Round solid oak coaster. Event amenities at the base include car parking, hot showers, a bar and a cafe. The course is noted as muddy with multiple hills, and a five hour maximum time applies; the event is open to runners and walkers. Entry fees are listed as £42 for the half marathon and £30 for the third marathon. Entries open 27 February 2026 and close 7 January 2027. Sixteenth century fancy dress is optional and encouraged. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
