First Chance 10k
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About the race
Organised by South West Road Runners, the First Chance 10k is a road race held from Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre in Exeter beside the River Exe and the city canal. The course is described as fast and flat and is accurately measured at 10 km.
The event uses chip timing and includes a race medal for all participants. There is a cut-off time of two hours. Entry is limited to 750 runners, with a minimum age of 15 years on race day. Entry fees are listed as £16 for affiliated runners and £18 for unaffiliated runners.
Race numbers and timing chips must be collected from Race HQ on race day; Race HQ opens at 8:30am. In-ear headphones are not permitted, while bone-conduction headphones are allowed. Entries may be transferred to another runner or amended through Eventrac until one week before race day; refunds and deferrals are not available. Additional race-day instructions are provided in the confirmation email.
The organiser provides location and parking information for Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre, and suggests considering cycling, walking, or public transport as options for travel. Several nearby car parks are listed, including Haven Banks Retail Park, Cathedral & Quay, and Haven Banks Car Park. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
