Salt Settlers Six Hour Race
Budleigh Salterton, United Kingdom • 3 Oct 2026
Salt Settlers Six Hour Race
The Salt Settlers Six Hour Race is a timed loop event held in the Lower Otter valley near Budleigh Salterton. Participants complete as many 4.4 km loops as they can during a six hour period. The course is largely flat with about 12 m of ascent per loop.
The event is open to runners and walkers and offers solo and pairs relay options. An aid station is available after every loop. The event base at Budleigh Salterton Cricket Club has a cafe, a bar and hot showers. All participants receive a memento.
Distances and examples
- 4.4 km loop per circuit
- 5 loops equals a half marathon
- 10 loops equals a marathon
The event name references local salt panning history in Budleigh Salterton. Parts of the route can be underwater on high spring tides, and the event is positioned to avoid the highest tides. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.