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Plymouth Half

Name: Plymouth Half
Start: 2026-05-17
End: 2026-05-17
Location: Plymouth

Plymouth, South West, United Kingdom

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About the Event

Discover the ultimate coastal running experience with Run Plymouth, home to the celebrated Britain's Ocean City Running Festival on 17 may 2026. This spectacular series transforms the historic waterfront and scenic landscapes of Plymouth into a vibrant festival of running each spring. The flagship weekend typically features the classic Plymouth Half Marathon and the fast, flat Plymouth 10K, offering breathtaking routes that showcase the city's maritime heritage, iconic landmarks like the Hoe, and stunning sea views. An additional highlight is the Acronyms Tamar 10K, a thrilling point-to-point race starting in Cornwall and finishing in Devon, providing a unique challenge across the iconic Tamar Bridge. Designed to inspire runners of all levels, from first-timers to seasoned athletes, the events are renowned for their fantastic atmosphere, enthusiastic crowd support, and inclusive community spirit. Whether you're chasing a personal best on a fast course or soaking in the incredible coastal scenery, Run Plymouth delivers an unforgettable and well-organized racing experience in one of the UK's most dramatic coastal cities.

Races Offered

5K

May 17, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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09:00

Half Marathon

May 17, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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Type — Running

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09:15

10K

May 17, 2026

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Distance — 10K

terrain

Type — Running

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09:50

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Plymouth.

thermostat Temperature

10.4° / 16.9°

wb_sunny Feels like

7.2° / 14.2°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 57m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.4 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

14.4 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.2)

humidity_mid Humidity

77.5%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:28

nightlight Sunset

20:57

About Plymouth

Learn more about the host city, Plymouth.

Plymouth is a port city and unitary authority in Devon, South West England. It is located on Devon's south coast between the rivers Plym and Tamar, about 36 miles (58 km) southwest of Exeter and 193 miles (311 km) southwest of London. It is the most populous city in Devon.

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Plymouth Half

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