RUN Barnstaple

We’re delighted to have the support of incredible businesses for this year’s RUN Barnstaple, returning to Rock Park on Sunday 27 September! 👏

A huge thank you to our headline sponsor Wollens, along with holidaycottages.co.uk, Stagecoach, Bond Oxborough Phillips, and Brend Collection.

Thanks to their support, even more of the money raised by our amazing runners will go directly to supporting families cared for by CHSW. 💚

🌟Read more about their support here

Local businesses pledge support for RUN Barnstaple Local businesses are showing their support for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) by sponsoring the charity’s RUN Barnstaple event, returning to the town this September.

Throwback to a year ago when Aaron, an exceptional runner from North Devon, took this incredible video of his experience of RUN Barnstaple. 🏃‍♂️‍➡️

ArronRunner 90 likes, 19 comments. "Race Day VLOG - The Barnstaple Marathon"

Congratulations to everyone who took part in the Getpro Bath Half today including all the amazing runners 👏

Planning your next running challenge? Sign up for RUN Barnstaple today!👇
www.chsw.org.uk/runbarnstaple

Bath time 🛀 🏅

It was great to be out at the Exeter City Community Trust Half Marathon at the weekend spreading the word about RUN Barnstaple! A huge well done to everyone who took part 👏

If you’re feeling inspired and looking for your next challenge, we’d love to welcome you to RUN Barnstaple this September.

Find out more 👉 www.chsw.org.uk/runbarnstaple

Bloor Homes Thank you so much for supporting RUN Barnstaple’s Final Mile this year! 👏

🎉 We Have a Winner! 🎉
A huge thank you to everyone who took part in RUN Barnstaple and fundraised for Children’s Hospice South West 💚

As promised, all qualifying runners were entered into a draw to win a £500 voucher for the Brend Collection 🏨✨

🥁 And the winner is… Shianti, runner number 321! 🏃‍♀️👏

Congratulations, Shianti! We hope you enjoy a well-deserved getaway courtesy of the Brend Collection 🌟

Our events team will be in touch! 🎫

🙋‍♀️ Hands up who wants to hear some exciting news?

RUN Barnstaple 2025 has raised over £50,000 (and counting!) for Children’s Hospice South West – thank you to everyone who took part, fundraised and supported the event! 👏

Your amazing efforts are helping families across the South West when they need it most, providing vital care and support for babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions 💚

🎉 We’ll be announcing the winner of the Brend Collection voucher on Monday when the JustGiving totals have been totted up – stay tuned!

🎉 THANK YOU! 🎉
What a day! Last Sunday, RUN Barnstaple 2025 brought the energy, the smiles, and the miles and it wouldn’t have been possible without our incredible community of supporters! 💚🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

A massive shoutout to:
✨ Our RUN Barnstaple sponsor Wollens
🏃‍♀️‍➡️ Bloor Homes for sponsoring the Final Mile children's race
🎤 Ben Byrom – for keeping spirits high as our compère
📸 Barnstaple Photographic Club and AW Photographic North Devon – capturing every moment
🍖 North Devon Hog Roast, Bake and Brew Bakery, Gatehouse Trailer Bar, The Whippy Wagon & Jackpot Jackets – for keeping us all fuelled.

🎭 Rob Pudner, Entertainingly Different – for the laughs
🥁 Samba Baia – for the rhythm 🎶
🚰 Thirsty Work – hydration heroes 💦
🩹 Gardant Medicare – for looking after the runners when they needed it most
🚛 Biffa – for the clean-up crew
🛣️ Unique Events SW CIC

🎪 Event magic by Tony Tramps, Hyped Events, 🎨Face painting by Maureen and 🖼️🖌️Adele & Sally from the Sibling Support Team at Little Bridge House 👏

💚 And to our amazing volunteers – the heartbeat of RUN Barnstaple:
👟Marshalls
👟Pacers
👟Back Markers
👟Lead Bikes
👟Water Station Crews
👟Admin & Baggage Teams

You made it happen. You made it special. You made it RUN Barnstaple 2025. 🏃‍➡️🏃‍➡️🏃‍♀️‍➡️

From all of us — THANK YOU! 🙌