Exeter Half Marathon 2026 + Riverside 5 Miles
Sat, Feb 7, 2026, 10:00 am
60a Haven Rd, Quayside
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Exeter Half Marathon 2026 + Riverside 5 Miles
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Enjoy a scenic half marathon along Exeter’s historic Quayside and around the Riverside Valley Park. Spread over two days, you can choose whether you want to take part in the competitive Saturday race or the more relaxed Sunday event. A great introduction to half marathon running, come and earn your medal.
Alongside the Exeter Half Marathon we are holding a 5 mile event. Our aim is always to encourage as many participants as is possible for our events and to cater for all abilities, this 5 mile run allows flourishing runners to take part and also some of our younger runners.
Half Marathon - Saturday, The Riverside 5 and Half Marathon - Sunday
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Sat, Feb 7, 2026 - Sun, Feb 8, 2026
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Quayside, United Kingdom
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Where and when
Location
60a Haven Rd, Quayside, Exeter EX2 8DP, UK
Start times
Saturday, Feb 7, 2026
Half Marathon - Saturday: 10:00 AM
Sunday, Feb 8, 2026
The Riverside 5 : 8:45 AMHalf Marathon - Sunday: 9:00 AM
Event summary
Here are the distances available for Exeter Half Marathon 2026 + Riverside 5 Miles
Half Marathon - Saturday
13.1mi
£10 - £37
Half Marathon - Sunday
13.1mi
£10 - £37
The Riverside 5
5mi
£10 - £19
Route information
2026's Half Marathon will take place on Saturday February 7th and Sunday February 8th. The two lap 13.1 mile course will commence from the Piazza Terracina, Haven Road and take a scenic route along Exeter’s historic Quayside and around the Riverside Valley Park.
The Saturday and Sunday events are now open to all with an extended maximum completion time of 3 hrs 30 minutes. As well as the pride that comes with finishing a half marathon, you’ll receive a bespoke medal for your efforts.
Start Dates and Times
Saturday February 7th – Start time 10am
Sunday February 8th – Start time 9am
The Riverside 5 Miles
The route will take you along the Exeter Quayside, through the scenic Riverside Valley Park and back to the finish line at Haven Banks to pick up your medal.
Start Time Sunday February 8th - 8:45am
Finish Time Sunday February 8th - 12:00am
As always, we organise these events to support a range of sports participation and wellbeing activities for people of all ages across the community.
Your entry into this race really does help to have a positive impact on those most in need across our city, and we thank you for your support.
Keep updated with all race details via our Facebook page & Twitter.
Full terms & conditions must be read before completing entry. England Athletics Members benefit from discounted race entry to all our UKA licensed events.
England Athletics Members benefit from discounted race entry to all our UKA licensed events.
UKA Certificate of Course Accuracy 18/056
The cut off time for both days is 3 hours 30 minutes.
What's included
- Bespoke finisher's medal
- Marked and marshalled route
- Water stations
- Bag storage
- Toilets
- Beautiful route
- First aid support
How to get there
60a Haven Rd, Quayside, Exeter EX2 8DP, UK
Get full directionsBy Train
Exeter St Thomas train station is a short distance from the start line / race HQ.
Event day logistics
Saturday
10:00 Half Marathon start
13:00 Event ends
Sunday
08:45 Riverside 5 Mile starts
09:00 Half Marathon starts
12:00 Event ends
Further information will be communicated with runners closer to the day of the event or can be found on the ECCT website event page.
FAQs
When should I arrive at the Exeter Half Marathon 2025?
If you do not have you race number, you should aim to arrive 1 hour 30 minutes before the start of the race to allow time to register and warm up.
What is the difference between the Half Marathon on the Saturday and Sunday at the Exeter Half Marathon 2025?
The Saturday and Sunday events are now open to all abilities with a longer time allowance of 3 hours.
Is it a difficult course at the Exeter Half Marathon 2025?
The course is almost completely flat, making it a quick route for those new to the distance or those wanting to chase down a new PB.
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