No it's not essential. We would love it if you could raise money for Children's Hospice South West but we also understand you may already have a charity you would like to support. 

Yes, all participants running the full marathon need to be 18 or older. All participants running the half marathon need to be 17 or older. 10K participants must be 15 or older. 

Each final mile participant will need to have a parent/guardian or teacher with them

 

No. Please contact us if your query concerns a guide dog.

You can defer marathon, half marathon and 10K places to next year for an admin fee of £5. Please call 01271 325 270.

However, individuals can not transfer to another CHSW event or transfer their place to another runner. Race distance changes or deferrals to 2026 must be received by 24 September 2025

This event is aimed at runners of all speeds and levels, so we don’t want to encourage this to be a walking event. The marathon route needs be completed by the cut off time of 7 hours, the half marathon cut off is 6 hours. If during the race, you foresee a problem and believe you will not too able to complete in time, you will need to tell the nearest marshal who will assist you.  

Unfortunately, the route is not wheelchair accessible.  

To change your marathon entry type please call 01271 325 270 before Wednesday 24 September. 

For those changing from the half marathon to the full, there will be an admin fee of £5, payment to be made over the phone.  

We cannot accept any transfers after Wednesday 24 September. 

 

No wheeled devices including pushchairs and baby joggers are accepted. 

Yes, for the full marathon the cut off time is 7 hours, and the cut off time for half marathon is 6 hours. 

 

Yes, we can update your details, please contact us.

Yes, we would appreciate as many volunteers as possible to help with things such as course marshals, water stations, bag drop, registration and pacers.

Please contact either Cyra or Neville. 

 

Yes, the RUN Barnstaple races have a Certificate of Course Accuracy and the race holds an ARC event licence. The certification is recognised by UKA (United Kingdom Athletics) and is therefore eligible for good for age for the London Marathon.

There will be a finishers medal.

We are selling CHSW running vests for £9, please purchase these at the point of registration.

 

Ticket sales for all RUN Barnstaple events close on Wedneday 24 September at 5pm. There will be no on the day ticket sales.

Yes, your registration fee goes towards the costs for putting on the event.

Any additional sponsorship helps to raise vital funds to care and support children and young people living with life-limiting conditions and their families.

 

Registrations close on 24 September 2025 at 5pm and there are no on-the-day registrations. Race distance changes or deferrals to 2026 MUST also be received by then.

The marathon starts at 9am, the half marathon starts at 10am, the 10k is at 11am and final mile at 1pm.  

 

 We prefer you not to wear headphones, this is for your safety and for other people using the route. If you choose to wear headphones, please do not wear them on any of the road sections of the races. 

Yes!

 

Yes – Please email Kate if you would like to help with this 

Times will be confirmed leading up to event day. 

Generally, entry fees are non-refundable, however, under exceptional circumstances it may be possible. Please see our event terms and conditions for more information.