Exe to Axe Race - 22 Miles
Exmouth, United Kingdom • 12 Apr 2026
Event overview
Exe to Axe is a coastal trail running event on Sunday 12 April 2026 organised by Sidmouth Running Club. The route follows the South West Coast Path from Exmouth to the beach in Seaton and includes about 4,000 feet of ascent. This will be the 22nd year of the event. The finish is on the beach in Seaton opposite the Mariner's Hotel. The race uses chip timing and there are checkpoints near Budleigh Salterton, Sidmouth and Branscombe where water and snacks are available.
Distances
- 22 miles : Exe to Axe (full)
- 22 miles : Exe to Axe Relay (run in 2, 3 or 4 sections)
- Sid to Axe : the second half of the route, starting from Sidmouth
Entry and practical information
Entries open 30 May 2025 and close 30 March 2026. Entry fees for the full event are £36 (rising to £38 from 15/02/2026). Sid to Axe entries are £28 (rising to £29 from 15/02/2026). Relay team entry is £46 (rising to £48 from 15/02/2026). Unaffiliated participants pay an additional £2. An optional pre-race transfer is available for £10. Baggage transport from the start to the finish is offered. Age restrictions apply: entrants must be 18 or older for the full Exe to Axe. Runners aged 15 and over may enter relay teams with limits on which stages they may run. Time limits are 7 hours for the full event and 6 hours for Sid to Axe. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.