2026 Bishop Fleming Great West Run

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2026 Bishop Fleming Great West Run

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About

Don't miss the SELL-OUT Great West Run!

With an exciting start and finish at Exeter Arena, the half marathon and 10k events run through the heart of the city on closed roads, cheered on by fantastic crowds. A Community Mile also offers a fun and friendly event for all abilities.

Experience it on Sunday 24 May 2026.

Don't wait around - 2025 sold out in record time.

Half Marathon, Community Mile and 10k

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Sun, May 24, 2026

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Exeter, United Kingdom

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Who‘s Attending?

273 community members attending

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Where and when

Location

Exhibition Field, Summer Ln, Exeter EX4 8NT, UK

Start times

Sunday, May 24, 2026

Half Marathon: 9:00 AMCommunity Mile: 9:20 AM10k: 9:40 AM

Event summary

Here are the distances available for 2026 Bishop Fleming Great West Run

Half Marathon

13.1mi

£20

10k

10km

£20

Community Mile

1mi

£5

Route information

Runners can expect an incredible atmosphere as the event travels through the city centre, tackles the challenging Exeter hills and takes in the fantastic sites the city has to offer. Minor course updates will be released closer to the event.

What's included

Bespoke Finisher's medal
Sustainably-sourced Finisher T-shirt (with the option to opt out) for all 10K and Half Marathon finishers
Fully closed-road route
Energy drink/water stations on course
Music and cheer points on course
Iconic Arena Finish Line
2 week Runna App Trial

How to get there

Exhibition Field, Summer Ln, Exeter EX4 8NT, UK

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Car Parking

Please note there is no car parking available at the event village or on the adjacent roads for the event.

Shuttle Bus

A shuttle bus service will once again be in operation. Participants and spectators are able to purchase a return bus ticket for £4.00pp in the add-ons section of the entry form.

Bike Parking

A fully staffed bike park will be in operation. This will be free for all participants and spectators.

Event day logistics

07:30 Event Village Opens

09:00 Bishop Fleming Great West Run Half Marathon starts

09:20 Moki Community Mile starts

09:40 Bishop Fleming Great West Run 10K starts

Timings are subject to change and will be communicated closer to the event.

Race Packs

Race packs will be posted to participants in the month leading up to the event. Digital race guides will also be sent via email.

Bag Drop

A bag drop facility will be available to all participants in the race village. Please use the baggage tag tear-off attached to your running number.

Cut-off time

There is a strict 4-hour cut off time for the event so as to abide by the strict road re-opening times.

Age Requirement

All Half Marathon participants must be aged 17 or over on race day
All 10K participants must be aged 15 or over on race day
There is no minimum age for the Community Mile, although younger children should be accompanied by an adult.