Races Half marathon · Paignton, UK
Torbay Half Marathon
Torbay Half Marathon is a rolling half marathon in Paignton, UK, held each September. A traffic-free two-lap route along the seafront between Paignton Green and Torquay, mostly flat. A hard climb up Gasworks Hill on the return from Torquay is the one real test. Mild on the Devon coast in September, typically 12 to 19°C, with sea breezes that can make the seafront feel exposed. Paignton's rolling course rewards effort-based pacing — hold steady effort on the rises and let the pace return on the descents.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
September
next: Sunday 19 September 2027
Course
rolling
Half marathon
Conditions
Mild on the Devon coast in September, typically 12 to 19°C, with sea breezes that can make the seafront feel exposed.
Racing this course well
A traffic-free two-lap route along the seafront between Paignton Green and Torquay, mostly flat. A hard climb up Gasworks Hill on the return from Torquay is the one real test.
Paignton's rolling course rewards effort-based pacing — hold steady effort on the rises and let the pace return on the descents.
Getting a place
Official Torbay Half Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Next race
- Sunday 19 September 2027
- Also on the day
- 10k
The course in numbers
The prom is largely flat, with a detour inland past King's Gardens and Torre Abbey. Gasworks Hill on the way back from Torquay is steep and often into a westerly headwind.
- Layout
- Loop
- Surface
- Road and seafront promenade
Pick your goal for Paignton
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common half marathon goals:
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Build your training around Torbay Half Marathon.
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Asked often
- When is the Torbay Half Marathon?
- The next Torbay Half Marathon is on Sunday 19 September 2027 in Paignton, UK. It is held each September.
- Is the Torbay Half Marathon course flat?
- A traffic-free two-lap route along the seafront between Paignton Green and Torquay, mostly flat. A hard climb up Gasworks Hill on the return from Torquay is the one real test.
- How should I train for the Torbay Half Marathon?
- Match your preparation to Torbay Half Marathon's profile and the September weather, then protect consistency — with RunV Premium you can adapt your plan to fit your week, so one bad week never derails the block.
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