North Devon Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K
The North Devon Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K is a coastal running event organised by North Devon Hospice, scheduled for Sun 28 June 2026 at Woolacombe Meadow Playing Fields, North Devon EX34 7BT. The event is for over 18s and is registered with the Fell Runners Association (licence numbers 2025-9138 and 2025-9137).
Distances Offered:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 10K
The event village at Woolacombe Meadow provides race registration, toilets, a merchandise stand with event tech tees, a massage tent staffed by Petroc students, a bar and post-race complimentary cream teas for participants. There is no on-site parking; nearby public car parks include The Esplanade, Woolacombe Bay Central, Sandy Burrows and Marine Drive. Vehicles and belongings are left at the owner’s risk.
Course support includes 12 designated water stations, visible marshalls with direct contact to first aid, and medical cover provided by Apex Safety on bike, foot and by ambulance. The full marathon has a cut-off time at 5pm; back markers will support runners still on course. The event operates staggered starts by distance and uses chip timing with bibs issued at registration. Dogs are not permitted to run with participants but are welcome on leads in the event village. Fundraising is requested with a suggested pledge of £30 to support hospice care. The 2026 event is currently sold out. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Race Start & Finish
This year our race village and start/ finish line will be located at the Meadow Playing Fields (Woolacombe Football Club). Here you will find our registration team who will be ready to greet you and will assign you with your race bib number which contains your timing chip. The start and finish line is in the Meadow Playing Field itself.
Parking
There is no parking at Woolacombe Playing Fields. We advise you use any of the nearby public car parks which are a short walk away. These include:
- The Esplanade
- Woolacombe Bay Central Car Park
- Sandy Burrows Car Park
- Marine Drive
Please arrive with plenty of time as spaces are limited within the Woolacombe village. Vehicles and belongings are left at your own risk.
Registration & Race Times
Registration will be open from 8am. Upon check-in you will be given your allocated race bib which contains your timing chip. This bib must be worn at all times whilst participating in the race.
- Full Marathon - Approximately 9:30am
- Half Marathon - Approximately 10:00am
- 10K - Approximately 10:30am
Due to a fantastic amount of runners signed up, to ensure runners in all races can get out onto the course safely and to avoid early bottlenecks, we will have staggered starts.
The event village provides race registration, toilets, a merchandise stand, massage tent, and a bar.
Fundraising is requested with a suggested pledge of £30 to support hospice care.