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A wide shot of Sutton Harbour in Plymouth, with the logo of the Plymouth Harbour Runs on top

Devon Mind and the Chestnut Appeal launch the Plymouth Harbour Runs

Two local charities have partnered to launch the Plymouth Harbour Runs , a pair of new community running challenges. Mental health charity Devon Mind and men’s health charity The Chestnut Appeal are inviting local running enthusiasts to participate in the Plymouth Harbour 10K this October, which is now open for registration. The run is sponsored by Bishop Fleming , an accountancy firm with an...

Devon health and well-being charity partners up with Exeter’s Great West Run

A charity that supports Devon residents in their quest for improved health and well-being has become an official partner to Exeter’s Great West Run for the first time. The 10km route and a half marathon through the heart of the city will take place on Sunday 22nd May 2022 .

Exminster-based Westbank Community Health and Care works with people of all ages across Devon to promote and...

Sticklepath resident runs half marathon to tackle animal cruelty

A Sticklepath resident ran a half marathon in the capital last weekend to raise funds to tackle animal cruelty.

Ian Duffield ran the London Landmarks Half Marathon to raise money for leading animal welfare charity the League Against Cruel Sports.

Ian said: “I am lucky enough to be running the London Landmarks Half Marathon on behalf of the League Against Cruel Sports, to...

Record breaking number of runners take part in Plymouth's Half Marathon 2016

Plymouth runners were treated to spectacular morning on The Hoe, with a record breaking 4,734 eager participants taking on the challenge of Plymouth’s Half Marathon in clear running conditions. The sun bought out thousands of cheering spectators, lining the seafront to cheer on the city’s half marathon and Schools Challenge runners!

The men’s race was won by Phil Burden in one hour 11...

Team Andrea run for Gold Dust

This Sunday, a special group of family and friends will be taking to the streets of Plymouth to run the half marathon in memory of Andrea Norris. Known as Team Andrea, the group will be running in aid of the Gold Dust Appeal.

Andrea Norris, former executive head teacher of Beechwood and Oakwood Primary Schools, in Southway, sadly died unexpectedly in April 2015.

After nearly £5...

Standard entries sell out for Plymouth's Half Marathon

GO2, organisers of Plymouth’s Half Marathon, taking place on Sunday 17th April are pleased to announce that standard race entries have now sold out! If you were unlucky and missed out on a spot, you can still grab a charity entry and run for one of the official race partners, including Macmillan Cancer Support and Children’s Hospice South West.

Jamie Warren, Head of Marketing at GO2,...

Plymouth Half Marathon on course for sell out

GO2, organisers of Plymouth’s Half Marathon, are pleased to announce that the event has now attracted over 4,500 runners to take part in the event on Sunday 17th April! With entries being snapped up at such a fast rate, there is every likelihood of a race sell out with eight weeks still to go until race day!

Jamie Warren, Head of Marketing at GO2, said: "The interest in Plymouth’s...

Heart FM presenters take on Half Marathon

GO2, organisers of Plymouth’s Half Marathon, are pleased to announce that Heart FM favourites, Matt Rogers and Caroline Cook, will be taking part in this year’s event on Sunday 17th April!

Both presenters have been regular fixtures on race day for a number of years, hosting the main stage, but the popular South West running event will provide both presenters with a change of race...

Thousands compete in Plymouth Half Marathon

Runners were greeted with glorious weather at Plymouth’s Half Marathon today, with 3,944 participants taking to the iconic startline on The Hoe.

Lined with thousands of supporters, the race was started by local fundraiser Steve Turner, who also took on his record breaking twentieth consecutive run at Plymouth’s Half Marathon 2015.

Kairn Stone from Newham and Essex Beagles was...

Over 2,300 entries so far for Half Marathon

Organisers of Plymouth’s Half Marathon, GO2, are pleased to announce that the event has already attracted a staggering 2,300 plus entries so far! With just over three months to go until race day, organisers are expecting a record breaking sell out year.

Jamie Warren, Head of Marketing and Commercial at GO2, said: "We have been blown away by the quantity of entrants to Plymouth’s Half...

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