This race is situated in the heart of glorious South Devon, the 2 lap traffic free course starting from Paignton Seafront (TQ4 6BN) then heading along the coastline towards Torquay and back, for the 13.1 miles. Passing palm tree lined promenades, sub-tropical gardens, wonderful sandy beaches with breathtaking coastal views of Torbay, turning back by Torquay’s glitzy marina.

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The race entry fee is £20.00 discounted to £18.00 for EA registered runners, you can download our entry form, print it, and send it to us in the post with your cheque or you can enter online via the Sport Systems website using your debit or credit card. The online price is £22 unaffiliated discounted £20 for UKA registered runners.

We regret that once the entry applications have been processed we cannot refund your entry fee if you do not eventually take part, nor can we carry forward your entry to the following years event.

This year we will be using Electronic Timing via a chip on your shoe to record your race result. These chips are not disposable and must be returned to us at the finish of the race in return for your Medal, Goody Bag and T-shirt!

Last Year (2009)...
for the 6th time Race Winner & 1st Male was Toby Lambert in 1h 08m 11s, from Winchester & District AC.



Last Year (2009)...
The 1st Female finisher was Jo Meek in time of 1h:21m:56s from Tavistock Athletic Club

This years prizes will be equal for all male and female runners.

Race Cash Prizes
  MALE FEMALE
1st £450 £450
2nd £250 £250
3rd £100 £100
Plus £50 for breaking...
Male 1h 07m 21s  -  Lady 1h 18m 22s



Brooks vouchers
to the value of  £30 (1st),  £20 (2nd) &  £10 (3rd) will be awarded to the first 3 finishers in the following age categories. (Subject to entries)
Men...
17-19yrs, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65+

Ladies...
17-19yrs, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60+



Also...
Team prizes
will be awarded to the first male team (4 to count) 1st Female Team (4 to count) EA Affiliated Teams Only!

This years race limit has been raised to 2000.

Entry fee is £2 extra on the day, regret that there will be no entries on the day if the race limit is met.  This race is likely to be full well before race day!

Your acceptance details will be posted on this website after your entry has been processed. Please allow two weeks. Click here to view latest entries.

Race Numbers and programme will be sent out early June. 

Please register your race number and email address at www.photo-fit.net to be emailed previews of your race photos.

You are welcome to run for your own chosen charity. Runners raised a record £30,000 for charity in last years race. Please take a look at two very important local charities.

For spectators, Torbay known as the 'Queen of the English Riviera' is a place to relax, to soak up the atmosphere, experience the continental climate and to take in the wonderful scenery whilst supporting their athletes running in the most stylish resort race in Britain. 

This year
Bays Brewery the new local brewers will have a bar area on Paignton Green near the Finish, where you will be able to relax, recover and try their Bays Best, Gold and Breaker ales, along with a selection of wines and soft drinks.
See below for  more info.


Torbay offers a complete range of accommodation to suite every taste and budget; so enjoy the special continental flair with Torbay's real Riviera café culture, attractions, lively nightlife and specialist shopping. 

If you require accommodation please call the English Riviera Tourist Board on 01803 211211 or visit www.englishriviera.co.uk

RACE HEAD QUARTERS POST CODE is TQ4 6BN

 Join the Torbay Half Marathon Group on Facebook

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Bays Brewery the new local brewers will have a bar area on Paignton Green near the Finish, where you will be able to relax, recover and try their Bays Best, Gold and Breaker ales, along with a selection of wines and soft drinks 


Bays Best

An award winning Devon Best Bitter, amber in colour. Our selection of modern hops produce a well balanced, clean and crisp session beer with a dry and hoppy finish.
ABV 3.7%


Bays Gold

An easy drinking light golden ale. The unique blend of English and Continental hops creates lemon citrus overtones which tantalise and refresh the palette. Bays Gold is also
available in bottles.
ABV 4.3%


Bays Breaker Ale

A fruity and malty chestnut coloured ale. The warmth and flavour are derived from the crystal and chocolate malt combined with traditional English hops.
ABV 4.7%



Will be again supplying all the bananas

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Torbay Athletic Club has inspired many over the years to take up the challenge. Would you like to be a runner? Whether you want to run for health, fitness, weight loss, competition, or fun, Torbay Athletic Club has got all the expertise to help beginners get started. Learn about the benefits of running & how to run properly.

This winter a separate level 1 training session for adult beginners only has been added to the schedule with a running session on Wednesday evening’s. Training starts at 6.30pm.

This new session can link into the main training sessions (levels 2 to 5) on Tuesday’s and Thursday evenings.

Take advantage of a free swim after training on Thursday nights from October to May at the Riviera Centre in Torquay.

Based at the Rivera Centre from October to end of April and at Torre Valley North from May to the end of September.

£2.00 DISCOUNT AT ALL RACE EVENTS IS AVAILABLE TO TORBAY ATHLETIC CLUB MEMBERS