Devizes Half Marathon

GPX route

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Overview

The route takes you through the heart of Devizes, a historic market town shaped by its Norman roots and distinctive medieval street plan. You’ll move along level, walkable streets, past characterful independent shops and centuries-old buildings, before heading towards the spectacular Caen Hill locks and the rolling Wiltshire countryside beyond.

Route highlights

• Historic Norman market town with a distinctive ‘D’-shaped medieval layout
• Level, compact streets that are easy to navigate
• 16th-century buildings, including the renowned hat shop in St. John’s Alley
• Vibrant independent shops and colourful market scenes
• The impressive Caen Hill flight of 29 canal locks
• Scenic towpath views across the Wiltshire countryside
• Attractive waterways, picturesque villages and surrounding rural landscapes

Event HQ

The Green
Church Walk
Devizes
Wiltshire
SN10 3AA
UK

The charming historic market town of Devizes lies at the very heart of Wiltshire. Founded in Norman times at the boundaries (the Latin 'ad Divisas') of surrounding villages, the town grew up around the castle. The outline of the town walls shows in the 'D' shape of the centre which retains its medieval street plan. The town is compact and, being on the level, easy to walk round. Some buildings survive from the 16thC including the renowned hat shop in St John's Alley. 

Devizes is lucky to have kept many small independent shops offering a wide range of goods not found elsewhere - with service to match. Weekly general and collectors' markets and regular farmers' and continental markets bring added colour.

The spectacular Caen Hill flight of 29 locks leading up to Devizes was a major engineering feat when built at the end of the 18thC. The tow path from the Wharf leads to the locks and provides excellent views of the countryside. Boat hire and trips on the canal are available in the summer.

The surrounding countryside offers stately homes, picturesque villages, great pubs, attractive waterways and fantastic walking and cycling in stunning scenery.

Always a privilege to pace this race/run. This year I paced the 2hrs and had a lovely group of runners with me - even a couple of lads who’s first ever half marathon. Lee Z

Absolutely fantastic event with seamless organisation! Matthew R

Incredible event, friendly pacers, and spectacular sandwiches. Chesney S

Another great event organised by LPS Events, I was privileged to pace 2.20, great communication before hand, would definitely participate again, keep up the great work. Lovely medal too. Nicola P

First time pacing at Devizes Half . Really well organised event and stunning course. Ersin S

Superb organisation. Stunning course. Tim L

Great to get a text with the race number the night before- emails with race info ahead of time all informative. bag drop with no queues great! Claire D

Every LPS event we have been to has been superb. The medals are good quality, the entertainment for the children is a brilliant idea, the staff are always polite fun and super helpful and the routes are well thought out. Josh F

Brilliant event. Well run, well set up, and lots of friendly encouragement for the young children. Mike H

I was the 1:50 in pacer and would like to say what a privilege it was to be part of the team. The event was (again) very well organised with great communication leading up to and on the day. Lee Z

Well organised & friendly race. I would recommend to friends. Kate D

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