Bideford 10 Miler
The Bideford 10 Mile is a measured road race that starts and finishes close to the Bideford Amateur Athletic Club clubhouse and takes in views of the Taw and Torridge estuary. The route heads out on roads and returns along the Tarka Trail, includes a short tunnel section, and is described as moderately flat with small inclines. The course holds a Certificate of Course Accuracy (19/580) and is marked in miles; the final 800 metres are marked every 100 metres. Water stations are provided at 3, 5 and 7 miles.
The event supports North Devon Hospice. All finishers receive a medal and a T shirt; T shirt sizes are allocated from the original entry and substitutions are managed after distribution. Prize money is awarded to the first three men and women, with additional category prizes through V75 and a cash bonus if the first man or woman breaks the course record (male 49:57, 2024; female 57:46, 2018). Cash prizes and trophies are available at the prize presentation on the day.
Entries close online on 30 October 2026 or when the field reaches capacity of 900 runners, with a limited on-day entry option. For safety and event rules, headphones, walkers, dogs and wheeled devices are not permitted; the race enforces a 2 hour 30 minute cut off and a required average pace of 15 minutes per mile or faster. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Race Schedule
- On-day entries: Saturday 31 October, 7pm to 8pm and Sunday 1 November, 9am to 10am: number collection from Bideford AAC clubhouse (EX39 2PF)
- Race assembly: Sunday 1 November, 10.20am
- Race start: Sunday 1 November, 10.30am
- Prize and trophy presentation: Sunday 1 November, 12.30pm
Prizes
- £150 cash and bottle of fizz for 1st man and woman
- £100 cash for 2nd man and woman
- £75 cash for 3rd man and woman
- £50 cash bonus if the 1st man or woman sets a new course record (male 49:57, 2024; female 57:46, 2018)
- £20 cash for the winner of each category up to V75
- Category trophies U20 to V75 men and women: 1st, 2nd and 3rd
Important Information
- No walkers, headphones, dogs, or wheeled devices permitted.
- Participants must be able to complete the race in an average of 15 minutes per mile or faster, within the 2 hours 30 minutes cut-off time.
- T-shirt sizes are allocated as per original entry and can be substituted after all finisher T-shirts have been distributed.
- Baggage store available; Bideford Amateur Athletic Club is not responsible for lost or damaged belongings.
- Changing facilities, showers, and portable toilets will be available.
- Pay and display car parking is available nearby.