The Bideford Half Marathon is organised by Bideford AC who promise quick times in this "swift half!" The race passes the River Torridge between Bideford and Great Torrington - a beautiful part of the Devon countryside classed as an Area of Outstanding Beauty.
During the first half of the race, runners pass through gently undulating country roads before enjoying the almost virtually level Tarka Trail - a former railway line. You even get to run through a tunnel - there's always a few who can't resist making "choo" "choo" sounds!