Torbay Leisure Centre Named Health & Wellbeing Sponsor for 2026 Torbay Half Marathon & 10K

Torbay Half Marathon & 10K will return to the English Riviera on Sunday 20 September 2026, with thousands of participants expected to take on one of the South West's most scenic road running events.

Event organisers, Taurus Events Ltd are excited to announce that Torbay Leisure Centre will join the Torbay Half Marathon & 10K for the first time as its Health & Wellbeing Sponsor.

The partnership reflects a shared commitment to encouraging active lifestyles, supporting community wellbeing and inspiring people of all ages and abilities to take part in physical activity. As a local leisure provider, Torbay Leisure Centre plays an important role in helping people across the Bay access fitness, swimming, exercise classes and wellbeing activities throughout the year.

On event day, the Torbay Leisure Centre team will support participants by delivering the official warm-up sessions for both the Half Marathon and 10K, helping runners prepare for their chosen event. The team will also be taking part in the event as part of the Team Challenge and exhibiting at the Event Village located on Paignton Green.

Daniel Ninnim, Events & Partnership Executive at Taurus Events Ltd, said:

"Welcoming Torbay Leisure Centre as our Health & Wellbeing Sponsor for the first time is a fantastic step for the event. Their focus on helping people across the English Riviera to get active and improve their wellbeing aligns perfectly with what the Torbay Half Marathon & 10K is all about.

Having their team deliver the official warm-ups on event day will add real value to the participant experience, helping participants feel prepared, energised and ready to take on their chosen challenge along the English Riviera."

Cara Short, Sales and Marketing Manager at Torbay Leisure Centre, said:

"We're proud to partner with the Torbay Half Marathon & 10K as Health & Wellbeing Sponsor. The event is a fantastic opportunity to inspire people to get active, set themselves a personal goal and enjoy everything the English Riviera has to offer.

"We're passionate about supporting healthier lifestyles within our community and believe events like this encourage people of all ages and abilities to discover the benefits of being active. We're looking forward to supporting participants in their marathon training and welcoming them on race day, helping them get ready for an unforgettable experience.”

Entries for the 2026 Torbay Half Marathon & 10K are open now.

For more information and to enter, visit www.torbayhalfmarathon.co.uk.

Pictured left to right: Cara Short, Sales & Marketing Manager at Torbay Leisure Centre. Daniel Ninnim, Events & Partnership Executive at Taurus Events and Ellis Gibbs, Leisure Centre Manager at Torbay Leisure Centre.