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Bideford Half Marathon

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Northam, South West, United Kingdom

calendar_today 08 Mar, 2026

About the Event

Tackle "the swift half" on a stunning and uniquely varied Devon course at the Bideford Half Marathon on Sunday, 8th March 2026. This popular, club-organized race offers a point-to-point journey along the picturesque River Torridge, starting on country roads before returning on the traffic-free Tarka Trail—complete with a memorable tunnel run. Renowned for its generous cash prizes, including bonuses for breaking longstanding course records, it attracts a competitive field while maintaining a warm, community atmosphere for all abilities. Runners receive a bespoke medal and T-shirt, with full facilities at the Bideford AAC clubhouse. Note the strict no-headphone and no-walker policies to ensure safety on open-road sections. With online entries closing on 6th March, secure your spot early for this fast, scenic, and rewarding early-season classic in North Devon.

Races Offered

Bideford Half Marathon

Mar 08, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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10:30

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for March in Northam.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 5.4° / 11.1°

wb_sunny 0.4° / 6.4°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 19.3 /

water_drop 81.3%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 5.4° / 11.1°

wb_sunny 0.4° / 6.4°

air 19.3 km/h

water_drop 81.3%

About Northam

Learn more about the host city, Northam.

Northam is a town in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, with a population of 6679 in 2021. It's 100 km east of Perth and like other nearby towns it was founded in the 1830s when the Avon Valley was colonised. It was never a mining town, but was a railhead for miners heading east to the goldfields, until the railway pushed further out towards Kalgoorlie.