Winter Challenge Day 2

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From Running Events Devon

  • Date Sun 1st February 2026
  • Time 07:30
  • Location Exmouth, Devon
  • Price £36.00
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at the Winter Challenge Day 2, hosted by Running Events Devon! Mark your calendars for Sunday, February 1st, 2026, and join us in the picturesque town of Exmouth, Devon. This unique event operates on a flexible 'TUGG' system—Turn Up, Get Going—allowing participants to arrive anytime between 7:30 AM and 2:30 PM, with a generous seven hours to complete their laps.

The scenic route spans 5.3 kilometers along an old disused train line, and all abilities are warmly welcomed. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, you can choose to tackle as many laps as you like—1 lap for a fun run, 4 laps for a half marathon, 8 laps for a full marathon, or push yourself to complete 9 or more laps for an ultra distance. Every finisher will receive a medal, celebrating your achievement no matter how far you go! Spaces are limited, so don't miss your chance to be part of this fantastic event. Join our Facebook group for updates and let’s make this a memorable day of fitness and fun!

Winter Challenge Day 2

Sun 1st February 2026

A silver medal with a red ribbon that says "Running Events Devon." The medal features a red runner, a green map of Devon, an arched bridge, and stylized hills against a white background. A circular medal with a red ribbon features two red silhouettes of runners, rolling hills, a stone archway, and the text "Running Events Devon" on the lower left in green, white, and red. A red tent with a "Running Events Devon" banner is set up beside a green field. The foreground displays a table cluttered with various snacks, drinks, and running supplies. Mixed beverages and food items are arranged in plastic containers. A group of people, wearing athletic clothing, running along a paved trail bordered by grass and leafless shrubs on a cloudy day. Some runners are in brightly colored outfits and appear to be participating in a group event, heading away from the camera.

Organiser's Description

Running Events Devon would like to invite you to come and run with us.

This event is being held on the 1st February 2026.
We are operating our 'TUGG' system as in Turn Up Get Going, you can turn up any time between 7:30 and 14:30 BUT you have to be finished by 15:30.
Absolutely all abilities of runners / walkers can take part in our events as you have 7 hours to get to the finish of your final lap, each lap is 5.3k out and back, of our scenic route on an old disused train line.

Everyone is welcome whether you are planning to walk or run, whether you finish 1 lap, 4 laps or even 14 laps in the permitted time, we would class you as finisher and a winner, and you can collect your Medal for the event. 1 lap is 5.3k so 4 laps will give you a half marathon, 8 laps will give you full marathon distance, 9 or more laps for an Ultra.

Please come and have a try and see how far you can go.

Places are strictly limited so please do not leave it too late to enter.

To keep up to date with our events and any information please join us on our Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/runningeventsdevon

Races

  • Challenge

    £36.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

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Reviews

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5.0

2 reviews

JR
John

·22 days ago

Thoroughly enjoyable, friendly and well organised event. Thankyou!
RP
Robert

·a year ago

Wonderful event. Really friendly organisers and participants. Beautiful route and lots of encouragement after each lap.
Thank you, We are glad you enjoyed our event. We hope you will join us again soon.
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Running Events Devon

Location

50 Capel Lane, Exmouth, EX8 2QZ, United Kingdom

Who's In

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Kirstie Horgan

Max Johnson

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