The Maer Half Marathon
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About the race
The Maer 10km & Half Marathon is an annual coastal running event organised by LMEvents in Exmouth, scheduled for 10 October 2027 and sponsored by Damian Charles Mortgages. For 2027 the race moves to October and is running in its eighth year. Both distances start and finish on the same course and split after 5 km.
The event offers two distances:
- 10 km single-lap coastal course
- Half marathon multi-terrain single-lap course
The 10 km route begins on Exmouth seafront, runs through the town and out onto the coast path, rejoins the half route for a downhill section to the Geoneedle, then follows the coast path back to the finish. The half marathon follows a disused trainline out to Budleigh, then climbs nearly 1000 ft on the coastal path before returning to Exmouth. The half has a cut-off: runners must reach the 10 km/half split within 36 minutes (8 min per km); otherwise marshals will direct them onto the 10 km route.
The event is chip timed and offers optional finisher medals; there is a no-medal entry category priced lower. Closing date for entries is 06 October 2027 or sooner if places fill. Recorded best times for recent editions include 10 km 37:08 and 42:29, and half marathon 1:19:17 and 1:39:21. Past participants note clear signage, supportive marshals and scenic coastal sections, with occasional reports of route measurement issues. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
