About This Event

The Royal Marines Band Service Half Marathon returns to Exeter on 28 September 2026, with a 9am start from the Countess Wear Beefeater. Now in its sixth year, this event is hosted by the band of the Commando Training Centre and guides runners along a scenic route through the Devon countryside. Participants range from elite club athletes to charity runners and those tackling a half-marathon for the first time, all moving through a course lined with spectators and enlivened by live music from the band. Entry is free, with no registration fee, and the atmosphere along the route is driven by the rhythm of the Royal Marines musicians and the energy of the crowd. The flat, fast course offers a genuine test of endurance, with the band’s performances providing a steady pulse for every mile. Whether chasing a personal best or simply enjoying the experience, runners are carried forward by the unique blend of military precision and community spirit that defines this well-loved race.

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