Plymouth Hoe — Devon’s Greatest Running Day
The Britain’s Ocean City Running Festival returns on Sunday 17 May 2026 with the iconic Plymouth Half Marathon, Plymouth 10K and 5K all starting from the historic Plymouth Hoe Promenade. Devon’s biggest running event brings together 10,000+ participants and over 30,000 spectators lining the closed roads of one of Britain’s most historic naval cities. The Half Marathon weaves through Plymouth’s landmarks — the Royal Citadel, The Barcode, Drake’s Circus, Theatre Royal — before venturing into the tranquil countryside of the Saltram Estate and returning to a stunning seafront finish past Smeaton’s Tower. The 10K offers a flatter, faster alternative around the city and seafront — ideal for a PB.
13.1 miHalf Marathon
10,000Participants
~9:15Half start (am)
🏅Medal for all finishers
“Plymouth Hoe at dawn, the Sound shimmering below Smeaton’s Tower, Drake’s Circus buzzing with supporters, then Saltram’s quiet parkland — and that seafront finish with 30,000 people roaring you home. Britain’s Ocean City earns its name every May.”
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Half Marathon — Plymouth Hoe start & finish : Plymouth Hoe Promenade → city centre → Royal Citadel → The Barcode → Drake’s Circus → Theatre Royal → Saltram Estate (Devon countryside, rolling hills) → return → seafront → Smeaton’s Tower → Plymouth Hoe finish. Rolling hills rewarded with beautiful views. Start: approx. 9:15 AM. Min age: 17.
10K: Flatter, faster course around city and seafront — Plymouth Hoe start & finish. Ideal for PBs and beginners. 5K: Closed-road race — great entry point for newer and younger runners.
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Plymouth Hoe Promenade, Plymouth, Devon PL1 2NZ. Short walk from Plymouth city centre. Train: Plymouth station (Great Western Railway, CrossCountry). Road closures in place — arrive early or use public transport. Limited parking nearby; additional city centre car parks available. Free elite entry: Men sub 67:30 / Women sub 74:00 — email [email protected] with Power of 10 profile. Team Prize: accumulative finish positions, first four athletes count.
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Race Day — Sunday 17 May 2026
Event
Distance / Start
Details
Plymouth Half Marathon CHIP TIMED
13.1 mi — ~9:15 AM
Plymouth Hoe → Royal Citadel → Saltram Estate → Smeaton’s Tower → Hoe finish · Min age 17
Plymouth 10K CHIP TIMED
10K — Morning
Flat, fast city & seafront loop · Plymouth Hoe start & finish · PB-friendly
Plymouth 5K 5K
5K — Morning
Closed-road race · Ideal for newer and younger runners · Plymouth Hoe
Finisher Medal
All distances
Commemorative medal for every finisher · All three distances
Elite Entry FREE
Sub 67:30 M / 74:00 W
Email [email protected] with Power of 10 profile to claim free place
