Otter Rail and River Run

Sidmouth, United Kingdom • 11 Jul 2026

Event overview

The Otter Rail and River Run is an annual community running event organised by Tipton St John Playing Field Association with Sidmouth Running Club. The race was first held in 2007 to mark the 40th anniversary of the village playing field. It is held under ARC rules and includes individual, team and veteran prize categories. Proceeds support the Tipton St John playing field and other local charities.

Camping is sometimes permitted on the playing field over the event weekend. Fees apply and prior booking is required. Finishers of the main race receive a memento from a local brewery.

Course and race details

The event features an off-road multi-terrain course that starts and finishes on the village playing field in Tipton St John. The undulating route follows public footpaths and rights of way, runs downstream alongside the River Otter, goes through Harpford Woods and along the old Sidmouth railway line, then across fields out to Fluxton and back to the village along tracks.

Distances

  • 10 km
  • approx. 1 mile fun run

The minimum age for the 10 km is 15. The fun run is held on an off-road route of about one mile; adults are advised to accompany children under 8 due to livestock on the course. Prizes or mementoes are provided for finishers in the fun run. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 km
Fun Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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