Exe to Axe Race - 22 Miles
Exmouth, United Kingdom • 12 Apr 2026
Event
The Exe to Axe is a trail running event on the South West Coast Path from Exmouth to Seaton with about 4,000 feet of ascent. The 2026 race is the 22nd running and is organised by Sidmouth Running Club. The event is chip timed and finishes on the beach in Seaton, with the Mariner's Hotel hosting the finish area and offering shelter, toilets and food (coffee, cake, sandwiches and chips). Registration for 2026 takes place at Sideshore near the start.
Courses and practical information
- 22 miles - Exmouth to Seaton (full course)
- Relay - 22 miles split into 2, 3 or 4 sections
- Sid to Axe - the second half from Sidmouth to Seaton
Entries open 30 May 2025 and close 30 March 2026. Entry fees vary by course and date; an optional pre-race transfer is available for a fee and baggage can be transported from start to finish. Time limits are 7 hours for the full course and 6 hours for Sid to Axe. Cut-off points are at Budleigh Salterton, Sidmouth, Branscombe and the finish in Seaton. Age restrictions apply: 18+ for the full course; relay runners may be 15+ with limits on which stages younger runners may run. Dogs are not permitted. Maps and further event information are available from the event organiser. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.