Running & Marathons in Exeter
39 upcoming running & marathons events
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Exeter Evening Open Competitions
From £14.00
Wimbleball Trail Races
📍 Wimbleball Lake
£12.00 - £25.00
Winners 2000 Fitness Challenge
📍 Winners 2000 Fitness - Paignton
Sidbury Three Peaks
📍 Sidbury Village Hall
Michelmores 5K Charity Run
📍 Exeter Quayside
From £25.00
Crediton Crunch 10k - 2026
📍 Queen Elizabeth School
FREESunday Long Run (13/09/26)
📍 Stoke hill Roundabout
FREEMonday Group Run - Welcome Week
📍 Bottom of Stocker Road
FREEUOETRC Touch Rugby Taster Session 1 (Tuesday 15/09 @9-11AM)
📍 3G Rubber Crumb Pitch, University of Exeter Sports Park
FREECoached Track Session - Welcome Week
📍 Exeter Arena
TASTER TRACK SESSION (16/09/26)
📍 Exeter Arena
Man v Horse (England) 2026
📍 Over Stowey
Free - £55.00
SATURDAY PARKRUN (19/09/26)
📍 University of Exeter Forum Building
FREEParkrun + Cafe - Welcome Week
📍 Bottom of forum hill
Woodbury Common 10K Trail Run
📍 Withycombe Raleigh Football Pitches
£22.38
Sunday Long Run (20/09/26)
📍 Stoke hill Roundabout
Exeter 3k & 1200m Races
📍 Exeter Arena
£8.00 - £14.00
Winners 2000 Club to Club Challenge
📍 Winners 2000 Fitness - Paignton
Bradleys Exmouth 5km & 10km - Autumn
£13.00 - £24.00
FREERoyal Marines Band Service Half Marathon 2026
📍 Countess Wear Beefeater
East Devon 8 Trigs 2026
📍 Budleigh Salterton Cricket Club
Sibelco Templer Ten Fun Run
📍 Storver School
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Lone Wolf South West 2026
📍 The Ridge Cafe
£60.00
Bradleys Sidmouth 10km
£21.00 - £24.00
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Running & Marathons in Exeter — Guide
Running and marathons events in Exeter are a fantastic way to experience the city's spirit of community and health. They draw runners from all levels—beginners looking to challenge themselves for the first time, seasoned athletes aiming for personal bests, and everyone in between who enjoys the sense of camaraderie that comes with the sport. Race day sees participants line up at a dedicated sports venue or an open street course, cheering each other on as they push through miles together.
These events happen regularly throughout the year, often with multiple marathons taking place within months. The courses vary from city centre routes to scenic park trails, ensuring there's something for every runner. Expect to find yourself in a mix of urban and natural settings, with participants wearing athletic gear and carrying water bottles as they navigate through various terrains.