Torbay Half Marathon
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Torbay Half Marathon & 10K : 20 September 2026
The Torbay Half Marathon & 10K is scheduled for Sunday 20 September 2026 on the English Riviera, with the event centre at Paignton Green (postcode TQ4 6AG, What3words ///fingernails.sadly.shiny). The event has previously reported about 2,900 participants, representation from 202 towns and cities, around 26,000 spectators and £150,000 raised for charity. The official charity partner is Rowcroft Hospice.
Distances
- Half marathon
- 10K
Practical information
The main seafront road between Torquay and Paignton will be closed from early morning, so extra travel time is advised. The organisers recommend Victoria Car Park on Garfield Road, Paignton (TQ4 6AU). Toilets and portaloos are available at Paignton Green; public toilets there charge 30p (cash or contactless). A route map and a 12-week training plan are provided by the organisers.
All finishers receive a metal medal; finisher T-shirts are optional and must be selected at registration. Podium trophies are awarded for first to third male and female finishers. Age-category winners receive a code for free entry the following year; listed categories include U20 and VO40 through VO75 for both sexes. Transfers to another runner are handled via RaceNation for a £5 admin fee. A Refund Protect option is available. Licence and course accuracy certificate numbers are recorded by the organisers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
