Running Events Devon - Medal Mix Challenge Day 1

NOV
28
2026
Join this flexible eight hour timed challenge on a scenic tarmac course along a disused train line in Exmouth. Complete as many 5.3 km laps as you choose to earn a medal at your own pace.
Sat 28 Nov 2026
5 kilometers

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Event Overview

The Running Events Devon Medal Mix Challenge Day 1 is an eight-hour timed event taking place on Saturday, 28th November 2026. The course is situated near Capel Lane in Littleham, Exmouth, and utilizes an old disused train line. This route is an accurately measured out-and-back course consisting of 5.3 km laps. The terrain is classified as road and is run entirely on tarmac surfaces.

Participation and Format

The event utilizes a flexible "Turn Up Get Going" system, allowing participants to begin their run at various times as long as they complete their final lap by a specific afternoon cutoff. The challenge is open to both runners and walkers of all abilities, with a minimum age requirement of 18 years. Participants can choose how many laps they wish to complete within the eight-hour limit.

Route and Medal Details

The course is described as undulating and follows a scenic path along the former railway line. Because this is a Medal Mix event, participants receive a selection from a variety of available medals upon finishing at least one lap. The event is permitted by the ARC and has a maximum capacity of 75 entrants.

Distances available based on completed laps: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

  • 5.3 km (1 lap)
  • 10.6 km (2 laps)
  • 21.1 km (4 laps)
  • 74.2 km (14 laps)
5 km
Lap
8hr Timed Event