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The Salmon Run Ultra

Exmouth, United Kingdom • 20 Sep 2025

The Salmon Run Ultra is a 43-mile ultra-distance running event held along the Exe Valley Way, starting in Exmouth and finishing in Dulverton. It highlights the challenges faced by the endangered Exe Atlantic river salmon as they journey upstream to spawn. The event also features a non-competitive team relay with sections ranging from 2 to 12 miles, where teams symbolically carry a salmon baton. The course follows the river, with intermittent live music, family activities, and ceremonial performances celebrating the salmon's epic life cycle. Organized by Wild Running and Tidelines, the event supports river conservation efforts and raises awareness about the salmon's critical environmental plight. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South West (England) Exmouth

Race information

Website Registration
43 mi
Ultra 43 Mile
12 mi
Relay Sections Ranging From 12 Miles to 2 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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