The Drogo 10
Drewsteignton, United Kingdom • 16 Nov 2025
Event details
The Drogo 10 is a fell race organised by South West Road Runners at Castle Drogo, Drewsteignton, Exeter on 16 November 2025. The event is held under FRA rules, licence No. 2025-9639, and is designated FRA BM. The distance is 10 miles (16 km) with a total climb of 1760 ft (535 m). Entries are limited to 550 runners; minimum age is 18. The standard entry fee is £20.00 and optional long-sleeved technical t-shirts are available for £12.00. Entries are non-refundable and cannot be deferred, but transfers to another runner are permitted via the SiEntries “Substitute” function. Half of each entry fee will be donated to the National Trust for Castle Drogo. National Trust car park charges apply; car sharing is encouraged. The event is cupless; water will be available at Fingle Bridge (about 3.5 and 8.5 miles) and at the finish. Dogs, headphones and navigational aids are not permitted. Organisers may require runners to pass through foot baths to clean shoes and reserve the right to cancel the race for unsafe conditions.
Course and facilities
The start and finish are on the main driveway to the castle, about 300 m from the visitor centre. The route follows mixed terrain - driveway, grass, woods, steep descents and narrow tracks - with notable features including Piddledown Common, a descent to Sharp Tor, a river crossing via a newer bridge, and the Hunters' Path half-mile ascent back to Drogo. There are sections of flat running along the Teign with large rocks on the track. The route includes signed junctions and National Trust Rangers at key points. The organisers recommend grippy multi-terrain or fell shoes and advise bringing a lightweight running jacket and dry clothes; there are no changing or shower facilities on site. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.