Salt Settlers Six Hour Race
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Event details
The Salt Settlers Six Hour Race takes place on Saturday 8 November 2025. It is a six hour event on a looped course in the Lower Otter valley. Entries open 10 January 2025 and close 6 November 2025. Entry fees listed are: Solo £63 and Pair £79. The event is open to runners and walkers and offers solo and pairs relay options. Participants receive a special memento.
Course and facilities
The course is a 4.4 km loop with about 12 m ascent per loop, described as mostly flat. Runners complete as many loops as possible within six hours. Distances noted for reference:
- 4.4 km single loop
- 5 loops equals a half marathon
- 10 loops equals a marathon
There is access to an aid station after every loop. The event base is Budleigh Salterton Cricket Club, where a cafe, bar and hot showers are available. Parts of the course can be underwater on high spring tides; the race is scheduled to avoid high tides, though late returns from a final loop could be affected by tidal water. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
