The Grizzly
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The Grizzly
The Grizzly is a springtime, mixed-terrain running event that starts and finishes in Seaton and uses the coast and hinterland around Beer and Branscombe. The main route is a near-20-mile course that runs across pebble beaches and along lanes, roads, trails and tracks. The route crosses cliffs and fields, includes steep hills, woods, thigh-deep bogs, at least one river crossing and a section through a pub garden. A shorter option, The Cub, covers about 9 miles and includes elevation, pebble sections and a river crossing.
Both races are running races and include strict shortcut and cut-off points. Runners are required to run the majority of the route and maintain an average pace of 19 minutes per mile to reach cut-off locations. Cut-offs are enforced by marshals; runners who do not follow officials instructions may have their race number removed, will no longer be insured and may be required to withdraw.
The event is organised entirely by local volunteers as a not-for-profit race. Since 1988 it has raised approximately £500,000 for local clubs, schools, groups and charities. About 2,000 runners take part in The Grizzly and The Cub each year. The weekend also includes junior and fun runs for children, with more than 400 young participants in recent years.
The organisers aim to reduce waste: the event is cup-free, uses biodegradable marking tape and multiple-use marshal bibs. Course maps and detailed race information, including cut-off locations, are published by the organisers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
