Salt Settlers Six Hour Race

OCT
3
2026
Take on the Salt Settlers Six Hour Race in Budleigh Salterton, completing as many scenic 4.4 km loops as you can around the Lower Otter valley. Open to runners and walkers with solo or pairs entries and on site aid, cafe and showers.
44 kilometers 22 kilometers

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Event

Salt Settlers Six Hour Race takes place on Saturday 3 October 2026 in the Lower Otter valley, with the event base at Budleigh Salterton Cricket Club. The event is a timed six hour race in which participants complete as many laps as they can on a looped course. It is open to runners and walkers and offers solo and pairs relay options. Participants receive a memento and have access to an aid station after every loop. The event base provides a cafe, bar and hot showers.

Course

The course uses a loop of 4.4 km with about 12 m of ascent per loop. Parts of the route can be underwater on high spring tides; the route is scheduled to avoid the highest tides.

  • 5 loops for a half marathon
  • 10 loops for a marathon

Entries and fees

Entries open 2 December 2025 and close 30 September 2026. Entry fees listed are: Solo £60 rising to £65 from 01/02/2026; Pair £79 rising to £85 from 01/02/2026. The event page notes standard terms, a cancellation and refund policy, and an optional event insurance product. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

44 km
Marathon (10 Loops)
22 km
Half Marathon (5 Loops)
4.4 Km Loop