Following the triumphant return of the Torbay Half Marathon and 10k in September, Taurus Events is pleased to confirm that Mercure Paignton and Ibis Styles Paignton will return as the official Hotel Sponsors for the 2026 event, which takes place on Sunday 20 September. The Torbay Half Marathon and 10k offers participants an opportunity to enjoy a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere on the English Riviera. With its beautiful coastline, seaside character and friendly community, Torbay continues to...

Following the triumphant return of the Torbay Half Marathon & 10k this year, we’re delighted to share our official 2025 Event Impact Infographic, highlighting the scale and success of this much-loved event.  After wrapping up our post-event survey and collating participant and spectator data, we’re proud to reveal that this year’s event welcomed a record-breaking 2,900 participants the largest in its event history and attracted an estimated 26,000 visitors to the Event Village and surrounding...

The Torbay Half Marathon & 10k made a spectacular return to the English Riviera on Sunday 21 September, drawing just under 3,000 participants and thousands more spectators to the seafront.  Organised by Taurus Events, the team behind Britain’s Ocean City Running Festival in Plymouth, the event was hailed a resounding success. Participants were cheered on by lively crowds and treated to a vibrant atmosphere, with live music near the start and finish alongside on-route entertainment.  This...