Run the North Devon Marathon and Raise Funds for North Devon Hospice

The North Devon AONB Marathon

SUNDAY 27th June 2010

(10.00am)

Start: The Green, The Esplanade,

Woolacombe, North Devon

Full Marathon - £20

Half Marathon - £18

(Payment will be accepted on the day will be an extra £2 on the stated costs)

Download entry form for The North Devon AONB Marathon, 2010

There hasn't been a marathon event in North Devon for some 20 years. And there has certainly never been one as spectacular, beautiful and challenging as this!

Centred around the idyllic Woolacombe beach, these two races give runners the opportunity to compete on North Devon Coast Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The AONB covers 171 km sq of the coastal landscape from Marsland Mouth on the Cornish border to Combe Martin on the boundary of Exmoor National Park, and ha some of the most beautiful and rugged coastal scenery in the South West. The route is challenging with over 1300 feet of climbing in the half-marathon and over 3300 feet in the full marathon. It will certainly test your resolve.

The terrain underfoot will be a mixture of stone, gravel, turf, sand and tarmac over the coastal paths, cycle routes, fields, tracks, beaches and roads of North Devon. The timing will ensure that the countryside is at its best with a whole host of plants in blossom. Don't forget to watch the seals, birds and waves as you run by.

In true Devon style, runners will be given delicious cream tea when they finish (but don't worry, water will be available to all as well). There are also plenty of bars and restaurants in Woolacombe in which you can revel in your achievement and swap stories of killer climbs and devilish descents with fellow runners.

The real beauty of the start and finish points being by Woolacombe beach is that the whole family can enjoy this 3-mile stretch of sand whilst you are running - the perfect day out for everyone!

The race being held to raise money for North Devon Hospice who care for local patients and families suffering from the impact of life-threatening illnesses. By taking part in this event you are helping the hospice care for over 100 people every day. Thank you so much for your support.

Refreshments - Tea and biscuits will be available at the start and water will be provided at all manned checkpoints. Food will be available at the finish at pubs and restaurants in Woolacombe.

Facilities - Unfortunately there are no changing or shower facilities near by. There is an outdoor cold water shower nearby that surfers use, and of course, there is an enormous bath with built-in wave machine right next to the finish line.

Rules of Entry - The race is open to all runners of 18 years or over on the date of the race. The Fell Runners Association Rules for Competition shall apply to this event.

Download entry form for The North Devon AONB Marathon, 2010

Download sponsorship form for the race

Create your own online sponsorship page (remember to choose North Devon Hospice as the charity)

Route information:

View the 1st half route (also the half-marathon route) with elevation detail

View the 2nd half route with elevation detail

View whole route

View 1st half route on OS map

View 2nd half route on OS map

Info - For more information, please email northdevonmarathon@northdevonhospice.org.uk or call Simon Oliver on 01271 870339.