English Riviera Running Festival
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English Riviera Running Festival
The English Riviera Running Festival stages professionally managed closed roads for timed running events on the seafront in Devon. The programme includes officially measured courses and is England Athletics licenced. The route is described as flat and fast with coastal views and spectator support along the course.
The festival forms part of a larger multisport weekend that also includes swimming and triathlon events. Race organisation provides course marking, official timing and pre-event race information, with maps and race manuals published for participants. The event is moving towards cupless provision in 2026 with recyclable paper cups used during the transition and encouragement for participants to bring personal cups or bottles.
Both short and longer road distances are offered to a range of participants. The 5K is presented as an accessible option for first-time racers and casual runners, while the 10K is a longer test on the same traffic-managed roads. Spectators can view large sections of the course from the seafront setting.
Additional event features cited include official race timing, age-group prizes where entry thresholds are met, and a loyalty points system for repeat participants. Organisers publish a withdrawals and refund policy and provide race manuals and event details to entrants in the week before the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
