From race website: “After months of deliberation the volunteer committee of Torbay Half Marathon have sadly concluded that the 2023 event will not take place. In this tough climate we all find ourselves in, teamed with the losses made during covid the event is not financially viable to hold next …
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From race website: “After months of deliberation the volunteer committee of Torbay Half Marathon have sadly concluded that the 2023 event will not take place. In this tough climate we all find ourselves in, teamed with the losses made during covid the event is not financially viable to hold next year without cutting corners or charging a much higher entrance fee – two things the committee strongly resist. We know how disappointing this will be for our running community – this event is very well loved, a favourite amongst a busy race calendar, however we want to review our options over the next 6 months with a plan on coming back with a bang in 2024. We thank you all for your support – it’s not goodbye, just ‘see you soon’.”
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The Torbay Half Marathon route is a traffic free two-lap route which starts and finishes on Paignton seafront, taken in the stunning coastal views across Torbay. Starting with one lap of Paignton Green before heading towards Torquay, where the course will pass the historic Torre Abbey and by the Princess Gardens where you will start the return back to Paignton.
£450 to first Male & Female finisher, is part of the extensive prize list worth over £3,000 and includes prizes for all age categories from age 17 to 65+ years, there is also an award for the best Fun Costume! All finishers will receive a Goody bag, Souvenir technical T-shirt, and Commemorative medal.
The start of the Torbay Half Marathon will be on the Eastern Esplanade at the Pier, please line up from 8:45am in accordance with your estimated finishing time. Please be honest with yourself when estimating your finishing time – if you line up too far forward, you will get in the way of those who have been more realistic, particularly during the first few miles. The race will start promptly at 9:00am.
The two-lap course will be closed to traffic during the race, but please be alert as to what’s going on around and behind you at all times in case of an emergency. . Most runners will be lapped by the lead runners – overtaking from behind. The course is not suitable for wheelchairs. Mile markers will be in position. There will be 6 water stations supplying bottled water, including one at the finish. Along the route there also are several public toilets at various points. The course will be dismantled after 3 hours.
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