Sid Valley Ring Half Marathon
Next event 13th April 2024
Registration opens at 7:45am
Start for anyone expecting to take longer than 4 hours at 8:30am
Mass start for everyone else at 9:30am
Back for a 4th year in 2024. The Sid Valley Ring Half Marathon follows the newly created Sid Valley Ring walking route. This was a joint venture between Sidmouth Town Council and the Sid Vale Association. A donation from your entry fee will go towards the maintenance of this trail. Further information about the trail can be found here: Sid Valley Ring
With an “uphill start”, the route takes you through quiet country lanes and footpaths and climbs to a height of 236m, before dropping down into the pretty village of Sidbury. Another section of back lanes lead to the tiny hamlet of Harcombe, the “Valley of Hares”, just before a steep climb towards Dunscombe cliffs and the coast path. Stunning views along here across Lyme Bay, stretching as far as Portland and Berry Head. A short excursion inland takes you through the picturesque village of Salcombe Regis, a woodland section, and back to the coast path. The views on the final downhill section to Sidmouth are incredible!
What’s included?
- Fully marked course (whole route will be marked with additional event markers this year)
- A well stocked aid station at the halfway point on the route (Sidbury)
- First aid cover
- A special Sid Valley Ring medal for all finishers
- Mud and plenty of hills
- 5hr maximum time (open to runners and walkers)
Sid Valley Ring participant information 2024
Results:
Fastest times:
Samuel Kelly (M) 1:28:32
Sian Longthorpe (X) 1:46:02
Alice Kelly (F) 1:52:24
Sid Valley Ring 2021 photos (click here)