Royal Marines Band Service Half Marathon 2026
The Royal Marines Band Service Half Marathon enters its 6th year and returns to Devon, hosted by the CTC band and organised by the Royal Marines Athletics Association.
This in-person half marathon follows an out and back route along the River Exe. The course is described as pancake flat and starts at Exeter University's Nicholas Bull Boathouse. The route runs beside the river and passes the grounds of Powderham Castle, with notable local wildlife including large numbers of deer and many river birds.
The halfway turnaround is in Starcross, where public toilet facilities are available. The event location is Countess Wear Beefeater, 398 Topsham Road, Exeter EX2 6HE. The event day is scheduled across seven hours and the venue offers free parking.
The event agenda includes registration and a race brief before the start. The organiser listed for the event is the Royal Marines Athletics Association. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Highlights
- 7 hours duration
- In person event
- Free parking available
Location
Countess Wear Beefeater
398 Topsham Road
Exeter EX2 6HE
Agenda
- 09:30 AM - 10:15 AM: Registration
- 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM: Race brief
- 11:00 AM: Race start
