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Axmouth Challenge

Name: Axmouth Challenge
Start: 2026-01-18
End: 2026-01-18
Location: Axmouth

Axmouth, United Kingdom • 18 Jan 2026

Axmouth Challenge 2026

The Axmouth Challenge takes place on 18 January 2026. Race headquarters is at Axmouth Village Hall, 43 Church St, Seaton, EX12 4AF. The start and finish are at the phone box in the village. There will be complementary refreshments for all runners after the race. Additional refreshments will be for sale to runners and spectators, with proceeds in aid of Village Hall funds. Race distances are approximate and GPS devices may not record the advertised distance exactly.

Races and entry

9 miles : £10 (£12 unaffiliated), Min age 17
5 miles : £5 (£7 unaffiliated), Min age 16
3 miles : £3 (£5 unaffiliated), Min age 12
1 mile : £1, Min age None

Entries open 28-Oct-2025 and close 16-Jan-2026. There are affiliated and unaffiliated prices for the 3-, 5- and 9-mile races. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South West (England) Axmouth

Race information

Registration

9 mi

9 Miles

5 mi

5 Miles

3 mi

3 Miles

1 Mile

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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