- Sun 27 Sep 2026
- Fundraising required
13:00
All ages
FREE
- 1 mile road running
Event overview
RUN Barnstaple offers a flat and fast course, making it the ideal setting for those aiming to achieve a personal best.
Whether you’re a seasoned runner or looking to take on your first running challenge, go the distance for your local children's hospice and together let’s raise vital funds and awareness for children, young people and families living with life-limiting conditions.
Highlights
- Scenic North Devon countryside routes
- Start and finish in Barnstaple
- Friendly community atmosphere
- Well organised with course support
- Certificate of Course Accuracy
- Open to a wide range of abilities
- Finisher medal and race-day celebrations
- Show your support for Children’s Hospice South West
This event is part of RUN Barnstaple.
Event photos
Event video
- Average fitness
- Dogs allowed at venue
- Event village
- Fancy dress
- Spectators
- Traders at event
Timetable
You must attend in person to collect your number; numbers are not posted out.
Dogs
Dogs on leads are welcome to spectate and in the event village but are not permitted to participate.
Spectators
There are plenty of great vantage spots for spectators to cheer! The favourites are:
- The start and finish line
- Fremington Quay
- Barnstaple Long Bridge
- Vellator near the Quay Cafe
- Barnstaple Town Square
Route
- First aid
- Flat
- Marshals
- Toilets
- Free parking
- Paid parking
- Park
- Toilets
Event HQ
Rock Park
1881 Ladies' Mile
Barnstaple
Devon
EX32 9AQ
UK
Event Village
The event village will have food and drink vendors, a bar, and stalls. There will be fun and entertainment for children so please bring family and friends along to support you.
Registration
Registration, running number collection and bag drop is at Park School (Park Lane, Barnstaple EX32 9AX) which can be accessed via steps from Rock Park/Ladies Mile. Please allow plenty of time to register, get your number and drop your bags before your race start as it can get busy.
Parking
Barnstaple town centre has ample public parking. There is no vehicle access to Rock Park, the road is closed all day.
Included
- Finishers medal
Optional extra
- CHSW running vests and T-shirts and RUN Barnstaple T-shirts are available to purchase at the point of registration.
Prizes
All races have the same prizes for male and female runners: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd overall.
The marathon and half marathon will also have 1st in the following age groups: Vet 40, Vet 50, Vet 60. These age groups are for male and female.
- Bring your own cup
- Recycling
Children's Hospice South West strive to make their events as 'green' as possible. Thirsty Work is providing the water and recyclable cups at the 8 water stations and will be selling reusable bottles in the event village. Runners are encouraged to bring their own bottle or cup.
- Fundraising materials
- Fundraising required
- Fundraising support
Your school or team will be provided with all fundraising materials that you need to help make your Final Mile challenge a success and ensure that you have lots of information about the charity to help educate and inspire people to sponsor you.
- All ages
- Entries open
- Fundraising required
There will be no on the day ticket sales.
Entry fees
Junior entry fee
£0.00
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