Walter Raleigh Round Half Marathon

The Walter Raleigh Round Half Marathon is a scenic 13.6-mile race starting and finishing in Budleigh Salterton, England, tracing the birthplace and childhood countryside of Sir Walter Raleigh. The course features quiet back lanes, unsurfaced county roads, hidden footpaths, the Otter Valley, High Peak, the Jurassic Coast, and a dismantled railway, offering a challenging route with mud and hills. A shorter Third Marathon option (8.5 miles) follows the same path up to the River Otter but bypasses the biggest hill and coastal section.

The event includes marked routes, aid stations, first aid, marshals, and a unique solid oak coaster finisher’s memento. Fancy dress from the 16th century is encouraged. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.