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Bag yourself one of our charity places and help us support people in your community. We ask for a minimum fundraising pledge of £80 for the Autumn 5 and £200 for the Exeter Autumn Half Marathon (excluding gift aid). Book your spot at this Running Event by clicking the ‘Book Now’ button. This will redirect you to the event booking page where you can secure your charity place and join fellow runners for an unforgettable experience
The Autumn Half Marathon and Autumn 5 Miles will take place on Sunday September 13th. The two lap 13.1 mile course will commence from the Piazza Terracina, Haven Road and take a scenic route along Exeter’s historic Quayside and around the Riverside Valley Park. There is a maximum completion time of 3 hrs 30 mins.
As well as the pride that comes with finishing a half marathon, you’ll receive a bespoke medal for your efforts.
Start Dates and Times
Sunday September 13th – Start time 9am
Age Requirement: Over 17 years old
The Autumn 5 Miles Sunday September 13th – Start time 8:45am
Alongside the Exeter Autumn Half Marathon we are holding a 5 mile event. Our aim is always to encourage as many participants as is possible for our events and to cater for all abilities, this 5 mile run allows flourishing runners to take part and also some of our younger runners.
The route will take you along the Exeter Quayside, through the scenic Riverside Valley Park and back to the finish line at Haven Banks to pick up your medal.
Start Time: 8:45am
Finish Time: 12:00am
As always, we organise these events to support a range of sports participation and wellbeing activities for people of all ages across the community.
Your entry into this race really does help to have a positive impact on those most in need across our city, and we thank you for your support.
Keep updated with all race details via our Facebook page & Twitter.
Full terms & conditions must be read before completing entry.
England Athletics Members benefit from discounted race entry to all our UKA licensed events.
How to enter
There are two ways you can join Team Exeter City Community Trust in this event.
Secure a charity place
Bag yourself one of our charity places and help us be there for the people in your community. We ask for a minimum fundraising pledge of £80 for the Riverside 5 and £200 for the Exeter Half Marathon (excluding gift aid).
Book your own place
Visit our booking page where you can secure your place and join fellow runners in an unforgettable experience.
Secure a charity place
Make Your Miles Matter
Course Information
Why should I join the Exeter City Community Trust Fundraising Team?
As a Team Exeter City Community Trust runner you’ll receive:
- A free Exeter City Community Trust technical running top
- A fundraising pack bursting with fundraising tips and tricks
- Access to our online training materials
- Post-event hospitality once you cross that finish line
- The loudest and most supportive cheer points on the course!
Most importantly we’ll provide you with a reason to keep going because you’ll know that you’re helping improve the lives of people living in your community. Donations make up large part of our annual income so we simply couldn’t do what we do without you.
Fundraising Tips
Materials and Resources
Training Tips
See our answers to frequently asked questions below
The UK Athletics minimum age requirements state participants to be at least 17 years old on the day of the event.
A half marathon is 13.1 miles or 21.1 kilometers long.
There are two ways you can join Team Exeter City Community Trust in this event.
Secure a charity place
Bag yourself one of our charity places and help us be there for the people in your community.
Book your own place
Visit our booking page where you can secure your place and join fellow runners in an unforgettable experience.
It’s not necessary to run the full distance in training. Building up to a 10-mile run can sufficiently prepare you for the race.
A balanced training plan should include short runs, long runs, cross-training, and rest days. It’s important to plan your workouts in advance and adjust them to fit your schedule. See our training tips above for more in-depth guidance.
Support typically includes water stations and medical assistance.
Results are usually shared via email and on webscorer shortly after the race.
Medals are provided to all finishers.
Common facilities include toilets, water station, a recovery area, medical station, and a bag store.
