Salt Settlers Six Hour Race

Budleigh Salterton, United Kingdom • 8 Nov 2025

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.

Race information

4.4 Km Loop
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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