Barnstaple Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K

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RUN Barnstaple is a multi distance running event in North Devon with Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K races, alongside the Final Mile Junior Challenge. The routes explore Barnstaple and the surrounding area, incorporating the Tarka Trail and stretches alongside the River Taw while supporting Children's Hospice South West.

The predominantly flat courses are particularly suited to runners looking to maintain a consistent pace or target a personal best. Routes are well marked with distance signs and marshals, with most of the running taking place on closed roads or the Tarka Trail and a short section sharing the road with traffic. The courses hold a Certificate of Course Accuracy and the event is licensed by RunEvents.

All three senior distances share the event atmosphere at Rock Park, where runners start and finish their races. The combination of fast courses, riverside scenery and several distance options makes RUN Barnstaple accessible to a broad range of runners, while the junior challenge gives younger participants an opportunity to take part in the event.

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