The Maer 10km & Half Marathon

Sponsored by Damian Charles Mortgages

Sunday 10 October 2027

Let the incredible start line atmosphere at Sidshore motivate you for The Maer races. Which will you choose?

The east coast of Devon is famous for its hills and beautiful hilltop views. Come along and get swept up in the atmosphere of this very enjoyable coastal event.

We’re delighted to welcome Damian Charles Mortgages as our new main sponsor for 2027. For the first time, The Maer moves to October, giving you a new season to enjoy the course. Now in its eighth year, both routes start and finish on the same course but split after 5km:

The Maer 10km Challenge

A single-lap course that is scenic and challenging. The route starts on Exmouth seafront and winds its way through Exmouth before heading out to the coast path, where it rejoins the half route for the downhill stretch to the Geoneedle. You then hug the coast path back to the finish line.

The Maer Half Challenge

A multi-terrain single-lap course winding over to Budleigh along the disused trainline, then climbing nearly 1000ft along the spectacular coastal path back to the finish line in Exmouth. Beautiful, scenic and definitely challenging!

Half marathon cut-off: please reach the 10km/half split within 36 minutes (8 min/km pace). Otherwise our marshals will direct you onto the 10km route.

Chip timed, with a fab finisher’s medal (if you choose one)!

“No Medal” entries: To be as green as possible, we don’t want to order and pay for a medal you don’t want. Enter under this category and it’s a little cheaper for you. To guarantee your medal, enter early and keep an eye on our social media for cut-off dates.

We usually have some on-the-day entries for this race, but please check with Lizzie before making the trip: lmeventsuk@gmail.com

Race day logistics and timings:

• 0730 Race number collection opens for pre-registered entrants.

• 0845 Registration closes.

• 0900 The race starts.

Event Date: 10 October 2027

Closing date: 06 October 2027 (or sooner if we fill)

Course Records:

10km Male: Oliver Wall 37:08 (2026(

10km Female: Victoria Vance 42:29 (2025)

Half Male: Jasper Forty 01:19:17 (2026)

Half Female: Katy Yardley 01:39:21 (2026)

Here's what some of our previous runners said:

'I absolutely loved the half marathon yesterday! It was a great course, incredibly beautiful at this time of year and in spring sunshine. Perfect - it was really well organised, marked and marshalled' - Graham, Exeter

'I thought it was a fantastic event. Very well organised and welcoming. I did the 10k this year and I enjoyed the new route even more than the old one, the second climb and descent down Gore Lane and the coast path were great. The marshals were great' - Simon, Exeter

'What a great day! Many thanks to you and your team for organising and marshaling such a great event! Was a hard first 10k but very enjoyable!' - Chris, Carharrick Redruth

'I just wanted to say that I thought the half marathon yesterday was one of the best halves I've run. The marshals were great and the route was just superb. I really enjoyed every mile and I shall be recommending it to friends and family next year. Thank you so much for a great and varied and beautiful route. Amazing.' - Hannah, Exeter.

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