Event Info
SUNDAY 20 SEPTEMBER 2026
Torbay 10K
Race Starts at 9:20am
Timings are approximate and subject to vary slightly.
Age Range: 15 and over
Postcode for Paignton Green: TQ4 6AG
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Route Map: Click here
8 Week Training Plan: Click here
Please Note
Please note, the main seafront road between Torquay and Paignton will be closed from 7:00am. Please allow extra time to get to the event and follow any diversion signs.
Parking
We recommend Victoria Car Park in Garfield Rd Paignton TQ4 6AU. Other car parks and some on street parking are available, but maybe limited at this time of year, please also take into account that road closures are in place. It will be busy, please arrive in good time and car share where possible.
Make your journey to Torbay Half Marathon & 10k by train
Heading to Torbay for race weekend? Why not leave the car at home and make your journey part of the trip with Great Western Railway.
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With regular services connecting the South West with Torbay, Exeter, Bristol, London and beyond, travelling by train is a convenient way to get to the English Riviera. GWR services run directly to Torquay and Paignton, putting you close to the heart of the action and giving you the chance to sit back, relax and enjoy the journey.
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Whether you're travelling down for race day or making a weekend of it, arriving by train means no traffic, no parking to worry about and more time to enjoy everything Torbay has to offer.
Toilets
Facilities are available in the Paignton Green, there are urinals and portaloos but these will get busy. There are also public toilets on Paignton Green which charge 30p (cash or contactless).
Prize Categories & Competitions
All finishers will receive a high quality metal medal. Finisher T-shirt needs to be added onto your registration when you sign up.
There will be trophies for the podium winners of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd place male and female finisher. Age category winners will receive a code to claim free entry in next years race. The Age Categories are U20, VO40, VO45, VO50, VO55, VO60, VO65, VO70, VO75 male and female.
Deferrals, Transfers & Refunds
Entries into the Torbay Half Marathon will be able to opt in for Refund Protect, more information can be read online at https://www.refundable.me
To transfer your entry over to a new runner, you can do this by going through your Let's Do This account at www.letsdothis.co.uk, there will be a £5.00 admin fee to complete the Transfer.
We are unable to offer any deferrals for the Torbay Half Marathon.
