The Great West Run 2027

The Great West Run returns to Exeter Arena Athletics Stadium on Sunday 23 May 2027, with the races running from 8:00am to 1:30pm. It's one of the South West's biggest running events and a bit of an Exeter institution, with a half marathon and a 10K that take you through the city centre before opening out onto country lanes with views across the city.

It's run on behalf of a wide range of local and national charities, and the whole point is to run for a cause. You can join a charity team, raise funds, and put your miles toward something specific. FORCE Cancer Charity is the headline partner this time around — a Devon charity that uses the money to provide free counselling, wellbeing support, complementary therapies, specialist courses, and financial advice to local people affected by cancer.

They're not the only ones involved. Other partners include Hospiscare, Open Door Exmouth, Mental Health UK, FearFree, Sidmouth Hospice at Home, Libraries Unlimited, Life Chance Trust, Children's Hospice South West, Open Up, Exeter City Community Trust, Devon Air Ambulance Trust, and Royal Devon Hospitals Charity. That's a long list to choose from, so there's plenty of ground to cover whether you're looking for something local or a larger national cause.

On the practical side, there's an early bird sign-up fee of £10, and you'll need to pledge to raise at least £90 for your chosen charity. The start and finish are at the Exeter Arena Athletics Stadium, Exhibition Field, Exeter, EX4 8NT, and the whole thing runs from 8:00am to 1:30pm on Sunday 23 May.