Bell Challenge Day 5

Exmouth, United Kingdom • 1 Jan 2027

Bell Challenge Day 5 : Exmouth, 01 January 2027

Bell Challenge Day 5 is an 8-hour timed event held at Capel Lane, Exmouth on Friday 01 January 2027. The course is an accurately measured road route, run entirely on tarmac, mainly flat with a few rises. The route follows an out-and-back line on a disused train track.

Each lap is 5.3k out and back. The event operates a "TUGG" (Turn Up Get Going) system that allows participants to start at any point during the event period; all participants must finish by the event cut-off. Walkers and runners may take part, and anyone who completes one or more laps within the permitted time is classed as a finisher and may collect a medal.

Entries are limited to 100 participants. Entries close on 26/12/2026 and the minimum age is 18 years. There are additional related events on 28, 29, 30 and 31 December 2026 and 2 and 3 January 2027, with options offered for 4 in 4 days, 5 in 5 days or 7 in 7 days.

Entry fees are listed as: Affiliated £32.00; Unattached £34.00; Affiliated No Perks £21.00; Unattached No Perks £23.00. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
5.3k Lap
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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