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Salt Settlers Six Hour Race

Name: Salt Settlers Six Hour Race
Start: 2026-10-03
End: 2026-10-03
Location: Budleigh Salterton

Budleigh Salterton, United Kingdom • 3 Oct 2026

Salt Settlers Six Hour Race

The Salt Settlers Six Hour Race is a timed endurance event held in the Lower Otter valley on a looped course. Participants complete as many 4.4 km loops as they can within six hours. The course is largely flat with about 12 m ascent per loop. The event takes place on 3 October 2026 and is organized by Climb South West Ltd.

Distances and examples:

4.4 km loop
5 loops equals a half marathon
10 loops equals a marathon

The event offers solo entries and pairs relay options. An aid station is available after every loop. Participants receive a special memento. The event base at Budleigh Salterton Cricket Club provides a cafe, bar and hot showers. Entry fees listed are Solo £68.20 and Pair £89.20. Entries open on 2 December 2025 and close on 30 September 2026. The event page includes terms and a cancellation and refund policy and offers an optional XCover refund insurance option. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South West (England) Budleigh Salterton

Race information

Website Registration

Loop

6 Hour Pairs Relay

6 Hour Solo

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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