Logo

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 from Exmouth to Dulverton, celebrating the challenging upstream journey of the endangered Exe Atlantic river salmon. 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 scenic river paths and includes community festivities such as live music, games, and ceremonial performances. Organized by Wild Running in collaboration with Tidelines, the run raises awareness about salmon conservation and river health, supporting efforts to restore the Exe River ecosystem. All participants receive medals. 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.
Trail runs nearby

The SCORE - UltraDrop Southwest

Okehampton - 27 mi from Exmouth

The SCORE - UltraDrop Southwest is an adventurous trail running event held at Ocra Pavilion in Okehampton, Devon. Scheduled for June 27-28, 2025, it offers two distances: 100km and 50km, with solo and team options. Participants start from undisclosed "drop zones" located roughly 100km or 50km straig..

Exeter 10K River Run

Exeter - 8 mi from Exmouth

The Exeter 10K River Run is a well-organized running event held in Exeter, following a picturesque, flat, and traffic-free route along the River Exe. Ideal for runners of all abilities, it serves as a perfect challenge for those progressing from a 5K or preparing for an autumn marathon. The event of..

A Guided Run: Hay Tor and the Tors Around It

Newton Abbot - 10 mi from Exmouth

A Guided Run: Hay Tor and the Tors Around It is a 10-mile trail running event held on the eastern side of Dartmoor. The route starts at the Hay Tor Lower Car Park near the visitor center, featuring mainly grassy tracks and good underfoot conditions, making it more trail than fell running. The course..

Otter Rail and River Run

Sidmouth - 8 mi from Exmouth

The Otter Rail and River Run is an annual scenic off-road running event held at Tipton St John Playing Field, Sidmouth, UK. It features a 10km undulating course that follows public footpaths and rights of way through the picturesque Otter Valley, including riverside paths along the River Otter, Harp..

Cosdon Hill Race

Belstone - 25 mi from Exmouth

The Cosdon Hill Race, organized by Okehampton Running Club, is a traditional fell running event held in the picturesque village of Belstone, Devon. The race covers approximately 3.1 miles with a challenging ascent of around 300 meters over rough, open terrain. Runners navigate from Belstone Village..

Exeter 10K

Exeter - 8 mi from Exmouth

The Start Fitness Exeter 10K is a fast, traffic-free running event held along footpaths around the scenic River Exe and Exeter Quay. The flat course is suitable for all abilities, from novice runners to those aiming for personal bests. The race features multiple pace makers ranging from 36 to 65 min..