Exeter Trail Races

Escot Park, United Kingdom • 20 Mar 2027

Exeter Trail Races

The Exeter Trail Races take place around the grounds of Escot Park (Escot House, Ottery St. Mary, Devon). The courses are fully off-road and include short climbs and, often, muddy sections.

Distances and options:

  • Half marathon: two laps; elevation approx 340 m.
  • 10K: single lap; slightly over distance at about 10.5 km; elevation approx 170 m.
  • Canicross: categories available for both distances (run with a dog).

Age minimums are stated for each race. The event provides medals for all finishers, RFID chip timing, and prizes for category winners. Event photography is provided; hi-res downloads are available for an additional charge. Other event services include food and drink caterers, free parking, public liability insurance, and professional first aid.

Podium and category awards are specified, including top three men and women in the 10K, veteran age-group prizes, and a first team of three in the 10K. Canicross prizes include first man and dog and first woman and dog. A one prize per person policy applies and the top three overall are excluded from category results. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Half Marathon
Exeter Trail Half Marathon
Half Marathon
Exeter Trail Half Marathon Canicross
11 km
Exeter Trail 10k
10 km
Exeter Trail 10k Canicross
5 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

The Forde Abbey 10K will take place in Thorncombe on Wednesday 15 July 2026. You can run 10 kilometers.

Pretty Muddy 5k at Westpoint, Exeter is an obstacle course over mixed surfaces with a tarmac start and finish, staggered wave starts, an age limit of 13 and a minimum fundraising target of £50.

A new 100 mile team relay in South Devon on 19 July 2026, split into 16 legs from 5 km to just under 16 km. Teams of 10 to 16 runners compete for awards while the event raises funds for two local charities.

An informal Dartmoor trail run from Castle Drogo around the Teign Valley on 19 July 2026. About *11 ish* on good tracks at a social pace, with paid National Trust parking and a recommendation to wear trail shoes.

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