The Truro Half Marathon is back this month, with hundreds of runners expected to take on the challenging 13.1-mile route through the city and surrounding city.
The race will start at 9.30am from Lemon Quay on Sunday, September 13, with registration opening at 8am and the race headquarters based at Hall for Cornwall.
Organised by Truro Running Club, the event is a long-standing fixture in the city’s sporting calendar and attracts runners from across Cornwall and beyond.
The route is almost entirely on road, beginning with a loop of central Truro before heading out towards Porth Kea, Playing Place and Cowlands. Runners can expect a few hills along the way.
Full details – including how to sign up, are available via the Truro Running Club website: Truro Half Marathon.
Truro BID are offering free stalls to relevant city-centre businesses from 8.30am to 1pm on race day. This opportunity is aimed at sports and fitness-related businesses including:
Event organisers are offering free stalls to relevant city‑centre businesses from 8.30am to 1pm on race day. This opportunity is aimed at sports and fitness‑related businesses, including:
- Sports retailers — showcasing running gear or equipment
- Physiotherapists — offering advice or services
- Personal trainers — promoting programmes or sessions
- Gyms — engaging with potential new members
- Yoga studios — highlighting classes and wellbeing support
Each participating business will be provided with a gazebo to promote their services to runners, spectators and visitors.
Businesses interested in taking part can email the organisers at andytaff@gmail.com.
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