Sid Valley Ring Half Marathon
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Sid Valley Ring Half and Third Marathon - 9 May 2026
The event is scheduled for Saturday 9 May 2026 and is organised by Climb South West Ltd. It returns for a sixth year and is based at The Ham Recreation Field. The route follows the Sid Valley Ring walking route and uses quiet back lanes, footpaths, woodland sections and coastal paths. The course has an uphill start and reaches a high point of 236 m before descending toward Sidbury and later finishing near Sidmouth. The route passes Harcombe, Dunscombe cliffs and the village of Salcombe Regis, with views across Lyme Bay including Portland and Berry Head.
Course distances and provisions
- Half Marathon - 22 km
- Third Marathon - 13.5 km (joins the Half route near Harcombe)
The course will be fully marked with additional event markers. There is first aid cover, one aid station on the Third Marathon and two on the Half, and a well stocked aid station. Finishers receive a Sid Valley Ring solid oak coaster. The route includes muddy sections and significant hills. The event is open to runners and walkers.
Entry and logistics
Entries open 27 May 2025 and close 7 May 2026. Published entry fees are £38.50 for the Half Marathon and £27.50 for the Third Marathon. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
