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Upcoming 10K races near Exeter

This week 1

Run · road · 10K

Budleigh Salterton EX9 7BY · 16 km away

JUL 4

Run · road · 10K

Exeter 10K River Run

Exeter EX2 · 1 km away

Run · road · 10K

Otter Rail and River Run

Sidmouth · 17 km away

Run · road · 10K

Sibelco Cornwood 10K Challenge

Cornwood · 47 km away

Run · trail · 10K

Summer Canal Canter

Tiverton · 20 km away

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AUG 2

Run · trail · 10K

SW Coast 2 Coast

Dunster · 51 km away

Run · road · 10K

Bridgwater Half Marathon

Bridgwater · 58 km away

SEP 7

Run · trail · 10K

Something Wild Trail Festival Runs

Kingsbridge · 29 km away

Run · road · 10K

Bridgwater Half Marathon & 10K

Bridgwater · 61 km away

Run · road · 10K

Crediton Crunch 10K

CREDITON · 12 km away

Run · trail · 10K

Lions 10K Trail Run

Exmouth · 14 km away

Run · road · 10K

Sampford Peverell Half Marathon & 10K

Tiverton · 24 km away

Run · road · 10K

RUN Barnstaple Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K

BARNSTAPLE · 54 km away

Run · road · 10K

Bradley's Autumn Exmouth 10K & 5K

Exmouth EX8 2AZ · 15 km away

Exeter · 80 km

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Recurring 10K races near Exeter

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Devon Trail Races

The Devon Trail Races take place at Roadford Lake in Devon. They start at 11:00 am from the PL16 0RL area, close to Broadwoodwidger. The event includes 10K, half marathon, and canicross options, allowing participants to run with or without a dog. Ben Tisdall is the organiser, and results are recorded using RFID chip timing. The 10K follows a single loop on trails surrounding Roadford Lake, featuring short, steep ascents and potential muddy sections. The half marathon covers the same route twice, offering a straightforward yet challenging format. All finishers receive a bottle opener medal and a choice of beer or coke. Prizes are awarded to category winners, and professional race photos will be available.

Bradleys Sidmouth 10k

The Bradleys Sidmouth 10K is a 10-kilometre road race starting and finishing at Sidford Social Hall. It attracts participants from across the region, and entries often fill, establishing it as a well-attended community event rather than a casual training run. Bradleys Estate Agents sponsor the race, with their backing supporting the marshalling and race-day arrangements for participants and observers. The course follows the length of The Byes, a green path from Sidford to Sidmouth, then directs runners onto the Hilly Loop via Hillside, Beatlands, and Cliff Road. This section provides the race's challenge, featuring steep ascents and quick descents. Runners encounter this section twice as the course reverses at the seafront. The seafront portion offers a distinct shift in atmosphere compared to The Byes' paths and the demanding loop climbs.

Moonlit Meadow Run Rescheduled

The Moonlit Meadow Run is a night trail race in Taunton, Somerset, offering 5K and 10K distances. It crosses Longrun Meadow, Silk Mills, and French Weir Park, commencing from a point roughly ten minutes' walk from Taunton town centre. This event originated the Dark Skies Series, comprising three night trail races throughout Somerset, and has received double gold awards. The 5K course is traffic-free. The 10K consists of two circuits of the same flat route. Participants will run around the meadow and pass the Willow Cathedral, with moonlight potentially enhancing the run when conditions permit. Its flat terrain is suitable for novice runners and those aiming for a trail personal best, not exclusively for seasoned off-road athletes.

The Dark Dart Dash is a night trail race on the trails around Dartington, featuring a 10K main race and a 5K option. Both longer races are single-lap routes. The programme also includes canicross starts for runners with dogs and short races for children aged 3 to 11. The longer courses use mixed terrain: gravel, grass, some tarmac, and occasionally deep mud. Children's races are on grass, with a 1K for ages 3 to 8 and a 2K for ages 8 to 11; parents may accompany them. This race was one of the first events its organisers held and has returned after a hiatus. Registration is at the Green Table Cafe, which serves pizzas, hot drinks, and bar drinks post-race. The event raises funds for a new playground at Dartington Hall.

Final Countdown 10K

The Final Countdown 10K is a New Year’s Eve trail race in Sidmouth, Devon, starting and finishing on Sidmouth Seafront. It is a 10K for adult runners only, with a morning start and mandatory trail shoes, built for muddy coast-path and woodland running rather than a flat road dash. The route climbs from the seafront onto the South West Coast Path, turns inland for a large loop around Mutters Moor, and uses nearby woodland trails before dropping back down to the finish by the sea. Brian Lewis organises the race; finishers receive a bespoke Final Countdown medal, and trophies go to the first three men and women. The event supports Hospiscare, with runners asked to pledge £100 in fundraising, and entries can sell out.

Haldon Night comprises after-dark trail races held in Haldon Forest, located near Exeter in Devon. The event offers 10K and 5K races for older participants, alongside 2K and 1K children’s races, allowing families to spend the entire evening engaged rather than solely observing a single main event. All participants run in darkness, with a head torch being essential equipment. The 10K and 5K routes are single circuits through the forest. The 2K race consists of two laps and is intended for children aged 8 to 11, while the 1K is for younger children aged 3 to 7. The courses are marked with reflective poles and arrows, a crucial detail given that runners navigate by torchlight. Ben Tisdall organizes the series, and records of past results are maintained for both the main and junior races.

Storm the Fort is a 10 km multi-terrain race in Crownhill, Plymouth, based around Woodland Fort and Woodland Woods. It is a two-lap event for runners aged 18 and over, with grass, woodland paths, and quiet roads all part of the route. The race starts at Woodland Park and finishes at Woodland Fort, where the event village also hosts post-race refreshments. Every finisher receives a commemorative medal, and the organisers describe the day as family-friendly. It is still a young race, with its second running listed, so it feels more like a local community 10K than a huge mass event.

Moonlit Meadow Run

Moonlit Meadow Run is a night trail run in Taunton, offering 5K and 10K routes through Longrun Meadow after dark. It takes place in November and is part of the Dark Skies Series, which includes three night trail races across Somerset. Channel Events organizes the run, which received double gold awards. The Moonlit Meadow Run was the initial concept for the series. The course covers Longrun Meadow, Silk Mills, and French Weir Park, all accessible from Taunton town centre. The 5K route is traffic-free, and the 10K involves two laps of the same course. Its flat profile suits new runners and those aiming for a fast trail time. A unique feature is the passage through the Willow Cathedral, and on clear nights, the run occurs under moonlight. Participants can also run for Team Wilder or use a complimentary charity place to fundraise for wildlife.

Portland Coastal Marathon

The Portland Coastal Marathon is a February trail race held on the South West Coast Path near Portland, offering marathon, half marathon, and 10k distances. It is a self-navigation event; runners must download the GPX file beforehand and follow it using their own device. The terrain is exposed, the route is neither flat nor fast, and the race is suited for those seeking a challenging early-season test rather than a rapid road time. The marathon course circles the island twice, with the sea on the left during the first loop and on the right for the second. The half marathon and 10k follow single-loop sections of the same coastal path. No route markers are provided, checkpoints verify completion of the full course, and taking shortcuts results in disqualification. All finishers receive a unique Portland Coastal medal, and the top three male and female athletes in each distance category are awarded trophies.

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About 10K races in Exeter

Exeter Training Notes

Exeter hosts 24 10K races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.

Locals use the River Exe, Exeter Quayside, Riverside Valley Park, and Exeter Ship Canal when they want flat base miles or quick intervals. Exeter Riverside parkrun starts on Bromhams Field and keeps the effort honest on shared tarmac, gravel, and fields. Killerton parkrun gives you a one-lap multi-terrain loop across open parkland, woodland, and working farmland near Broadclyst. Front Foot Exeter Run Club meets Thursdays from 6:30pm to 7:30pm at Haven Banks Car Park. Exeter Harriers trains Tuesdays and Thursdays at Exeter Arena. South West Road Runners and Greenbow Running Club keep the week social. Exeter 10K River Run, Run Exe 5k, Exeter Autumn Half Marathon, Green Lantern, and Exeter Half Marathon are the anchor races.

Locals ride the Exe Estuary Trail when they want clean Z2 and a route that runs between Exeter and Exmouth or out toward Dawlish Warren. The trail runs 7 miles one way, and trains make the return simple. The Granite Way follows the former Southern Region railway line, and Okehampton to Lydford gives you an 18-mile round trip after the train from Exeter. Exeter Wheelers Cycling Club carries the serious club scene, with road racing, 10-mile time trials, crits, an open hill climb in September, and South West Cyclo-cross links. The climbs sit in the hilly Wednesday nights and the shorter, hillier Saturday Social rides.

July gives Exeter its best shot at summer training, with warm, changeable days and enough light for evening intervals, chain gang work, or longer Quayside runs. Summer also suits the flat Exe work, the Exmouth or Dawlish Warren rides, and steady marathon laps through Exwick and St Thomas. November brings the wettest month, and winter turns the city toward mild, wet miles with short colder spells. Runners keep using lit routes, Riverside Valley Park, and club sessions. Exeter Wheelers shifts Thursday race training toward swift tempo in winter, while Sunday Club Runs still roll every week in 14-16 mph, 16-18 mph, and 18-20 mph groups.