Exeter Live Better Marathon & Community Five Mile
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Exeter Live Better Marathon and Community 5 Mile
Exeter City Community Trust stages the Exeter Live Better Marathon and a Community 5 Mile event at Haven Banks, The Quay, Exeter EX2 8GT. The weekend includes two measured distances run on mainly traffic-free paths beside the River Exe and Exeter Canal, passing the Exeter Quayside and Riverside Valley Park and finishing at Haven Banks.
Distances:
- Marathon : 42.2 km (26.2 miles)
- Community 5 Mile : 5.0 miles
The marathon is open to runners aged 18 and over and has a maximum completion time of six hours with timed cut-off points on the course. The Community 5 Mile welcomes participants aged 15 and over and forms part of The Quayside 5 Series. The course is described as flat and suitable for producing official times; it is officially measured and registered with England Athletics, and times may be used for London Marathon Good for Age qualification.
On-course support includes water stations, energy drinks and medical assistance. Finishers receive medals, marathon finishers also receive a technical t-shirt, and trophies are awarded to the top three male and female finishers. The event is accompanied by facilities at the finish area such as toilets, a recovery area and bag storage. The organiser offers charity entry places with a minimum fundraising pledge and provides fundraising and training resources for participants. The event has an aggregate rating of 4.53 from 118 reviews. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
