Otter Rail and River Run
Sidmouth, United Kingdom • 11 Jul 2026
Otter Rail and River Run : Tipton St John
The Otter Rail and River Run is a community organised off-road event based at the Tipton St John playing field. The main race is a scenic 10 km on public footpaths and rights of way through the Otter Valley. The course follows the River Otter, passes through Harpford woods, runs along the old Sidmouth railway line and continues across fields and tracks to Fluxton before returning to the village playing field.
A shorter fun run on a mostly off-road circuit of about one mile is held for younger runners. Adults are advised to accompany children under eight because there may be cattle in the field. The minimum age for the 10 km is 15.
Prizes and mementoes vary by race. All 10 km finishers aged 18 or older receive a bottle of Otter Ale or a zero alcohol option. Fun run finishers receive a locally designed medal and a jelly snake. There are options for custom medals or coasters for 10 km entries and standard prize categories for individual, team and veteran places.
The event is organised by Tipton St John Playing Field Association in conjunction with Sidmouth Running Club and is held under ARC rules. Camping is permitted on the field over the weekend with published charges per pitch per night. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.