Exeter Trail Races
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Event information
The Exeter Trail Races take place at Escot Park, Ottery St Mary, Devon, EX11 1LU. The event is scheduled for 28 March 2026. The course runs around the grounds of Escot Park and is entirely off-road, with several short climbs and some normally muddy sections. Canicross categories are offered for both distances.
Races and services
Distances:
- Half marathon - two laps of the same trail course
- 10K - single lap of the trail course
Minimum ages are 16+ for the half marathon and 15+ for the 10K. Race entry includes RFID chip timing, a finisher medal, water and feed stations, route marshals, event toilets and facilities, event caterers, professional first aid/medics, public liability insurance, and free parking. Prizes are awarded for category podiums, including top finishers and veteran age groups; canicross prizes are awarded for leading dog-and-handler pairs. Professional photographs are taken, with social-resolution images provided with the event logo and higher-resolution downloads available for an additional charge. Route maps and a race manual are provided by the organiser. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.