Exeter Trail Races 2027

The Exeter Trail Races take place on trails within Escot Park, near Ottery St Mary in Devon, starting at 11:00 am from the EX11 1LU area. The race offers a 10K and a half marathon, with canicross options for both distances for participants running with a dog. The 10K is a single loop, measuring approximately 10.5K with around 170m of ascent. The half marathon completes the same loop twice, covering about 340m of climbing and close to the standard half marathon distance. The course uses park trails, avoiding roads, so expect uneven terrain, short ascents, and occasional muddy sections. The routes are marked and marshalled, featuring RFID chip timing, aid stations, toilets, medical support, food vendors, finisher medals, and category prizes. This event returns trail running to a venue with prior race history, welcoming a diverse range of participants including experienced trail runners, newcomers, club athletes, and canicross teams.