Exeter Live Better Marathon & Community Five Mile

MAY

3

2026

This Exeter event offers a flat, traffic-free marathon route along the River Exe and a scenic five-mile community run. With a certified marathon course and a community-focused shorter race, it caters to different levels of runners. All participants receive a finisher's medal.

Sun 3 May 2026

Exeter, South West (England)

Registration

Marathon 8 kilometers

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Event Overview

The Exeter Live Better Marathon & Community Five Mile is a running event held in Exeter. It offers two distances: a full marathon (42.2 km) and a five-mile (8 km) community run. The event takes place on 3 May 2026.

Distances

Marathon (42.2 km)
Community 5 Mile (8 km)

Course Details

The marathon course is described as traffic-free and flat, using footpaths and cycle tracks along the River Exe and Exeter Canal. It passes through scenic locations. The five-mile route goes along the Exeter Quayside and through Riverside Valley Park before finishing at Haven Banks.

The marathon is an officially measured and certified course, which means finishing times can be used for the London Marathon's 'Good for Age' qualification system.

Participant Information

The marathon start time is 8:45am and is open to runners aged 18 and over, with a maximum completion time of six hours and timed cut-off points. The five-mile event starts at 9:00am and welcomes runners from age 15.

All finishers receive a medal. Marathon finishers also receive a finisher's t-shirt. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Marathon

8 km

Community 5 Mile