Bell Challenge Day 5

Exmouth, United Kingdom • 1 Jan 2027

Bell Challenge Day 5 - Event

Bell Challenge Day 5 takes place on Friday, 01 January 2027 in Exmouth, starting from Capel Lane. The event is a 7 hour timed road event on an accurately measured out-and-back course. Each lap is 5.3 km, run entirely on tarmac along an old disused train line. The route is described as mainly flat with a few rises. Finishers receive a medal.

Format and entry details

The organiser offers multi-day challenge options that run on nearby dates: events are also held on 28, 29, 30 and 31 December 2026, and on 2 and 3 January 2027, with options described as 4 in 4 days, 5 in 5 days, or 7 in 7 days. Entrants have up to seven hours to reach the finish of their final lap. Entrants may complete any number of laps within the permitted time; examples in the event information include finishing 1 lap, 4 laps, or 14 laps or more.

Maximum number of entrants is 100. Minimum age to enter is 18 years. Entries open 28 December 2025 and close 26 December 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
Lap (5.3 Km)
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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