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Salt Settlers Six Hour Race

Budleigh Salterton, United Kingdom • 8 Nov 2025

Event overview

The Salt Settlers Six Hour Race is organised by Climb South West and takes place on Saturday 8 November 2025. It is a timed six hour event held around the Lower Otter valley near Budleigh Salterton. Entries open 10 January 2025 and close 6 November 2025. Entry fees listed are Solo £63 and Pair £79.

Course and format

Participants complete as many 4.4 km loops as they can within six hours. The course is mostly flat with about 12 m ascent per loop. Options and distances:

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

The event is open to runners and walkers and offers both solo and pairs relay categories. An aid station is accessible after every loop. On high spring tides parts of the course can be underwater; the event is positioned between the high tides but late returns from a final loop may encounter tidal water.

Facilities and other information

The event base is Budleigh Salterton Cricket Club where a cafe, bar and hot showers are available. All participants receive a special memento. The event references local history: the name Salt Settlers refers to historical salt panning in Budleigh Salterton. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South West (England) Budleigh Salterton

Race information

Website Registration
44 km
Marathon (10 Loops ≈ 44.0 Km)
22 km
Half Marathon (5 Loops ≈ 22.0 Km)
4.4 Km Loop
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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