The Salmon Run Ultra
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About the race
Salmon Run Ultra is a Wild Running event along the River Exe from Exmouth to Dulverton, featuring an ultra distance of 43 miles or a team relay option. The route follows the Exe Valley Way from sea to the salmon spawning grounds on Exmoor, offering rural scenery and river landscapes. The relay uses teams of up to eight carrying a Salmon baton named Samantha, with sections ranging from 11 to 2 miles, while the ultra continues to Dulverton.
The event showcases music and ceremonies celebrating the endangered Exe Atlantic salmon, includes a Salmon Run: Gathering festival and medals for all finishers, and supports river restoration work through Tidelines and Westcountry Rivers Trust. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.