The Exeter Half Marathon is run on two days in February 2027: Saturday 6 and Sunday 7. Both days start from Piazza Terracina on Haven Road, on Exeter’s Quayside. Saturday’s half marathon starts at 10am and Sunday’s at 9am.
The course
The 13.1 mile route takes a loop along the historic Quayside and around Riverside Valley Park, repeated over three laps. A shorter option, the Riverside 5, runs on Sunday 7 February only, starting at 8:45am along the Quayside and through the park to a finish at Haven Banks.
Runners must be over 17 for the half marathon and over 15 for the Riverside 5. Both days have an extended maximum time of 3 hours 30 minutes for the half marathon. The event is organised by Exeter City Community Trust, which offers charity places with a minimum fundraising pledge of £80 for the Riverside 5 and £200 for the half marathon, excluding Gift Aid.
Visitor Information
Dates: Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 February 2027. Riverside 5 on Sunday 7 February.
Cost: Free to watch. Runners book through Let’s Do This.
Getting there: The start is at 60a Haven Road, on Exeter’s Quayside (EX2 8DP).
Family friendly: Entrants must be 15 or over for the 5 mile race and 17 or over for the half marathon.
Where to Stay
Exeter is where the race starts and finishes, on the Quayside. Browse places to stay near Exeter for race weekend.
