RUN Barnstaple | Half Marathon

Timetable

• 07:30-08:30 | Marathon registration
• 08:30-09:30 | Half marathon registration
• 09:45-10:30 | 10K registration
• Please attend race briefing 10 minutes before your race starts

You must attend in person to collect your number; numbers are not posted out.

Dogs

Dogs on leads are welcome to spectate and in the event village but are not permitted to participate.

Spectators

There are plenty of great vantage spots for spectators to cheer. The favourites are: 

• The start and finish line 
• Fremington Quay 
• Barnstaple Long Bridge 
• Vellator near the Quay Cafe 
• Barnstaple Town Square 

Event HQ

Rock Park
1881 Ladies' Mile
Barnstaple
Devon
EX32 9AQ
UK

Event Village

The event village will have food and drink vendors, a bar, and stalls. There will be fun and entertainment for children so please bring family and friends along to support you. 

Registration

Registration, running number collection and bag drop is at Park School (Park Lane, Barnstaple EX32 9AX) which can be accessed via steps from Rock Park/Ladies Mile. Please allow plenty of time to register, get your number and drop your bags before your race start as it can get busy.

Parking

Barnstaple town centre has ample public parking. There is no vehicle access to Rock Park, the road is closed all day.  

Introduction

All routes are well marked, with distance markers, directional signs, and marshals. Most of the route is on either closed roads or the Tarka Trail, however there is a section of around a mile in which participants will be sharing the road with cars. The Tarka Trail is open as usual to the public and bikes, walkers etc will be using the trail on race day.

Map

Description

The route is almost entirely flat.

There is a small lump in the road as you come out of Fremington, but it isn't anything that can be called a hill. It is absolutely pancake flat for the rest of the way; and very, very fast. Looking for a PB? This is your course – although we should mention the wind! It can be breezy and there will be a headwind at some point on the course.  

The race starts and finishes at Rock Park in Barnstaple and heads down Ladies Mile. Turning left onto Taw Vale, the runners will pass down one of the most scenic roads in the town. Down onto the main square and over the old bridge the runners will reach mile 1 as they head onto the Tarka trail at the old Shapland and petter site.  

From there it's the Tarka trail all the way to Fremington and then up the Fremington Quay road (closed to traffic) to the main road. The route follows the main road all the way to Yelland. The road is not closed but there is pavement for most of the route, sections that don't have pavement will be coned off. There is 1 small incline out of Fremington and that's the 1 bump in the whole race.  

At Yelland the half marathon runners take a right back on to the Tarka Trail towards Barnstaple (note the FULL marathoners will take a left towards Instow here!) Once back in Barnstaple you will be crossing the old bridge again turning left onto the Strand then turning left just before the old fountain and left again to go under the under pass and head back to the park to Taw Vale, Ladies mile and a victorious finish.  

Water stations

There are 4 water stops on the Half Marathon route:

• Old Shapland Site
• Fremington Quay
• Fremington Green
• Yelland

Children's Hospice South West strive to make their events as 'green' as possible. Thirsty Work is providing the water and recyclable cups at the 8 water stations and will be selling reusable bottles in the event village. Runners are encouraged to bring their own bottle or cup.

Prizes

All races have the same prizes for male and female runners: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd overall. 

The marathon and half marathon will also have 1st in the following age groups: Vet 40, Vet 50, Vet 60. These age groups are for male and female.   

Children's Hospice South West

A sponsorship target of £70 is suggested, which could help to fund one hour of care at your local children’s hospice.

Your registration fee only covers the cost of delivering this event. It’s your sponsorship that will help us make the most of short and precious lives across the South West. Without the support of wonderful fundraisers like you, we would not be able to keep caring for children and young people across the South West and their families.

Run miles to raise smiles

• £70 could help to fund one hour of care at your local children’s hospice
• £150 could support a family through the early stages of their bereavement journey
• £320 could pay for a day of support and care in the family home for a child and their family
• £1,000 could pay for heat, light and power for 1 week at your local children’s hospice

Fundraise online

It’s the easiest way to get sponsored. Let everyone know why you’re taking part and update your page with photos and videos. Share your page on social media, WhatsApp and by email so your family and friends can sponsor you.

Fundraising downloads

You'll get a downloadable handy guide with loads of ideas on how to fundraise, including:

• Logos

  To help make your online fundraising look great!

• Sponsor form

  Traditional paper sponsor forms are available if you prefer.

• Email banner

  Tell everyone what you're doing in your communications.

• Word template

  To help share the charity's branding and cause.

• Bunting

  Decorate your events easily.

• Events poster

  Show everyone the challenge you're taking on.

• Sweepstake

  Making fundraising as easy as possible with ready-made ideas.

• About CHSW poster

  Raise awareness of this important local cause.

• Social media and press coverage

  Share online and watch the donations come in.

• Fundraising pack

  It's all here - you're ready to get started!

Entry fees