Exeter Half Marathon
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Exeter Half Marathon & Riverside 5
The Exeter Half Marathon and the Riverside 5 are running events held in Exeter, organized by the Exeter City Community Trust. These races are conducted on a course that utilizes the Piazza Terracina at Haven Road as the starting point. The route follows a scenic path along the historic Quayside and around the Riverside Valley Park.
The half marathon consists of a two-lap, 13.1 mile course. It is open to participants aged 17 and older. There is an extended maximum completion time of 3 hours and 30 minutes for this distance. For those looking for a shorter distance, the Riverside 5 Miles takes place on the same weekend. This route also passes through the Quayside and Riverside Valley Park, finishing at Haven Banks.
The event course is characterized by several features:
- Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
- Riverside 5 (5 miles)
The routes are primarily flat and are situated in an area that mixes urban environments with nature. Facilities available for participants at the finish line include toilets, a water station, a recovery area, a medical station, and a bag store. All finishers of both distances receive a bespoke medal. The event is held to support sports participation and wellbeing activities throughout the local community.
Participants can enter through standard registration or by securing a charity place, which involves a minimum fundraising pledge to support the trust's community programs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
