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The mild climate in the English Riviera, Devon means there are plenty of opportunities to get out and get active all through the year. You’ll find a wide range of sports events to watch or take part in on land and sea.

Sailing and speed

The English Riviera is port of call for a long list of national sailing and powerboat championships. With literally hundreds of boats from around the UK turning up to race in our waters, you can often catch some of the action when you look out across the Bay. The coastpath and seafront of Torquay and Brixham, as well as Berry Head, all offer a great vantage point to watch the races. Or get out on the water yourself to get even closer.

As well as hosting national championships, we’ve also got our own special sailing events. The whole of Torquay goes into celebratory mode during the Torbay Royal Regatta. Or if vintage sailing boats catch your eye, go along to the Brixham Heritage Sailing Regatta over the May Bank Holiday weekend.

Four wheel action

It might not quite be Formula 1, but the Pedal Car Grand Prix, held every year at Torre Abbey Gardens, Torquay, is a lot of fun. As well as the daredevil racing, there’s a bouncy castle, bric-a-brac stalls, live entertainment, and refreshments at this July fixture.

Four-legged action

The racecourses at Newton Abbot and Exeter are only a short drive or train ride away. Considered one of the country’s leading summer jumps courses, there are 19 thrilling races a year at Newton Abbot if you fancy a flutter. Or drive to Exeter Racecourse high on Haldon Hill. You’ll find races throughout the year, including the popular New Year’s Day meet. The course is the highest in the country at 850ft above sea level. Races have been taking place here for over 350 years and National Hunt champions including Desert Orchid and Best Mate have both started their career at the course.

Torquay football

Torquay has its own football club, Torquay United. Fondly known as the Gulls, the club currently plays in the National League. Head up to Plainmoor, Torquay to watch them and enjoy a pie or more at the Gulls Nest.

Put on your running shoes

The Torbay Half Marathon covers a traffic free course from Paignton to Torquay and back. Watch the annual spectacle or take part – there are prizes for a range of age categories as well as best fancy dress.

Boxing Day Dip

Every year, brave souls take to the water at Corbyn Head Beach in Torquay for the Boxing Day Dip. Organised by No.200 Squadron (Torquay) Air Training Corps, it’s a decidedly different way to work off the excesses of the day before.

Whether you want to be a spectator or get involved, check out the sports events taking place across Torbay.

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6 Dec 2026

Cockington Christmas Caper

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Cockington Country Park, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6XA

brian@windingpaths.uk

Torquay

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6 Dec 2026

Run this Festive 10k trail race around Cockington nr Torquay
Hills, hopefully mud, Christmas Cake, Mince Pies and Bespoke Metal medal.

Join us for the Festive Cockington Christmas Caper 10k trail race in Cockington Country Park nr Torquay…

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3 Sept 2027to10 Sept 2027

SB20 Worlds

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Royal Torbay Yacht Club, Beacon Terrace, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2BH

Torquay

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3 Sept 2027to10 Sept 2027

SB Worlds
Approximately 30 three handed yachts racing off Torquay
The Royal Torbay Yacht Club hosts many prestigious sailing championships including inter alia, the One Ton Cup and the Dragon World Championship and has managed to achieve a…

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15 Aug 2027

Visit of Ambition Cruise Ship

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Tor Bay, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5SW

Torquay

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15 Aug 2027

Ambition will can carry up to 1,200 passengers to give her a true sense of comfort and space in her 680 cabins, 125 of which have balconies and 113 are suites with up to 62m2 of living space.
Her dining options will inspire you with two main…

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Brixham Yacht Club Racing

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Brixham Yacht Club, Overgang Road, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8AR

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01803 853332

Brixham

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12 Apr 2026to11 Apr 2027Various Opening Times

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We run Yacht racing series throughout the year – even in the Winter!
IRC and Non-IRC fleets compete on Summer Thursdays, with Non-IRC fleets on Sunday mornings all year round.

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3 Apr 2027Open 13:00 - 17:30
Torbay Triathlon Relay

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Torbay Velopark, Penwill Way, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5JR

Telephone
07866 567894

enquiries@sportivaevents.co.uk

Paignton

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3 Apr 2027Open 13:00 - 17:30

Our team relays return in April 2027 and we are running two relay formats one after the other.
At 2.15 pm it’s the standard relay triathlon. Here a team of three (or two) each take on one or two elements. So typically one person does the swim,…

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24 July 2027to31 July 2027

Yachting World Dayboats National Championship

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Brixham Yacht Club, Overgang Road, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8AR

Brixham

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24 July 2027to31 July 2027

Brixham Yacht Club will be hosting the Yachting World Dayboats National Championship. The event will comprise of up to 20 racing dinghies launching and recovering from Brixham Harbour and competing in the Tor Bay area. The course will be set with…

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6 Dec 2026

Seaside Santa Run

Address

The Quay, BRIXHAM, Devon, TQ5 8AW

Telephone
07886 991647

janemoreyclan@sky.com

BRIXHAM

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6 Dec 2026

This year's Brixham Seaside Santa Run will take place on Sunday, December 6th.
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11am start from Brixham Harbour
Entry fee just £15 adults
£9 child includes Santa suit
(Under 11yrs must be accompanied)

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Christmas

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1 May 2027

SUP Twelve 2027

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Meadfoot Beach, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2LQ

brendon@thelongpaddle.co.uk

Torquay

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1 May 2027

This is going to be our best year yet. The spectacular 3.5km course heads out from Meadfoot Beach and around Shag Rock and Thatcher Rock. With the wind, tide and sea constantly changing, no two laps will ever feel the same!

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Torquay United Home Fixtures 2026/2027

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Torquay United, Plainmoor, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3PS

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01803 328666

reception@torquayunited.com

Plainmoor, Torquay

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Torquay United was formed in 1899. Find all of the latest information on matches and fixtures here. Come on down to The English Riviera and follow your team against the 'Gulls.

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