Sunday 12th July 2026

Pre-entries preferred but there will be entry on the day available.

Timings

8.30: Parking opens (please do not arrive before this)

8:45: Registration opens

9.30: Entry on the day registration closes

9.45: Pre-entry bib collection closes

9:55 Race Briefing

10.00: Cheriton Challenge Starts

10:20: Bacon Butties available

11:00 approx: Prize giving

Event HQ: Cheriton Farm, Lower Cheriton, Honiton EX14 3JJ, UK 

Cheriton Farm is deep in the Devon countryside and the approach will be on very narrow lanes, please approach with caution and allow sufficient time as there could be delays on the road.

To minimise the disruption to local residents, and reduce walk times to registration, we ask that you car share where ever possible.

Cheriton Farm is a private property being made available for the event, therefore there will be limited facilities

• Emergency access to toilets
• Bag drop (bags left at your own risk)
• Refreshments will be on sale during and after the races

The event will be licensed by the Trail Running Association

Licence number coming soon

The event will be held under UK Athletics rules.

Cheriton Challenge is organised by Ruby Red Events

The ever popular Dalwood 3 Hills now comprises 3 distances to chose from!

Dalwood 3 Hills
10 miles of grueling hills

Dalwood Dash
5km of mud and hills

Dalwood Doddle
3km of family fun - suitable for everyone!

The Dalwood 3 Hills is the ideal training event to get you ready for the Grizzly 2027!

Dalwood Village Hall, Dalwood, Axminster EX13 7EG (Opposite the Tuckers Arms)

Sunday, 14th February 2027
Start times from 10am

10 Miles: 10:00 am - affiliated entry £15, non affiliated £17 - 17 or over on the day
Dalwood Dash 5k : 10:05 am - affiliated entry £5, non affiliated £7 - 12 or over on the day
Dalwood Doddle 3k 10.10am - affiliated £3, non affiliated £5 - any age

The Dalwood 3 Hills is a physical course open to anyone 17 or over. It is hilly, muddy and the weather on the day can have a huge impact. It really is a course to get your teeth in to!

The Dalwood Dash is 5km and we still promise hills and probably a lot of mud - a full bodied mini version of the 10 mile route. Minimum age 12 on the day.

The Dalwood Doddle is 3km, mostly through open fields and a beautiful trail section. It is suitable for any age. There'll still be mud, but we promise you won't notice the hills!

To ensure the well being of all participants we follow the age/distance guidance of England Athletics and the Trail Running Association.

Dalwood 3 Hills 10 Miles: 10:00 am - 17 or over on the day
Dalwood Dash 5k : 10:05 am - 12 or over on the day
Dalwood Doddle 3k 10.10am - any age

Dalwood 3 Hills 10 Miles:  - affiliated entry £15, non affiliated £17
Dalwood Dash 5k: - affiliated entry £5, non affiliated £7
Dalwood Doddle: 3k  - affiliated £3, non affiliated £5

Entry on the day costs may be higher

'The course was a real challenge, the weather in the build up certainly attributed to the tricky conditions. The event was well organised and marshalled. My first trail run and I’ll definitely be doing more.'

'Tough slippy conditions but a beautiful route. Very well organised, amazing Marshall’s & volunteers. I really enjoyed this event and would definitely do it again.'

'Great run. Everyone friendly and most importantly lovely cakes 🎂 which as we know that is why we run!!!!'

'Great run and really well organised and marshalled… everyone was super friendly and encouraging… last minute route changes due to flooding were flawless and fantastic cake at the end ! Oh - and hills, and mud and water !!!'

The event is licenced by the Trail Running Association under licence number 8247.
The event will be held under UK Athletics rules.

19th July 2026

Ruby Red Running is proud to bring you the Dalwood Fayre 10km and 3km - back now for its fourth year!

Some might say it is the fair weather sibling of the notorious Dalwood 3 Hills. The 10km course will test your stamina on the hills and the 3km course includes the amazing 'zig zags' section.

Event Centre: Dalwood Village Hall, Dalwood, Axminster EX13 7EQ

Directions & Parking: Where possible, please approach Dalwood from Shute Cross junction of the A35 (3 miles from Axminster to east and 6 miles from Honiton to west).

If you are approaching from the A30 north of Dalwood, please take Stockland hill road from the A30 at Upottery and turn left just before the A35/Shute Cross.

Below is a map from Shute cross to Dalwood

As you approach the village you will be met by parking marshals who will guide you to a suitable parking location.

Parking will be dependent on weather and 'ground' conditions.

To minimise the disruption to local residents, and reduce walk times to registration (could be up to 10min), we ask that you car share where ever possible.

Entry on the day for both courses will be available. Please make your way to the village hall for both entry on the day and pre-entered bib collection.

There are toilets at the village hall

Bags can be left in the village hall at your own risk

Timings
8.45: Parking opens (please do not arrive before this)
8.45: Registration opens
9.30: Entry on the day closes
9.45: Pre-entry bib collection closes
10.00: Dalwood 10K(ish) starts
10.05: Dalwood 3K(ish) starts
10.40(ish): First finisher on the 10K(ish)
12.00 Courses close

The Dalwood Fayre 10km is a physical course open to anyone 16 or over. It is hilly, muddy and the weather on the day can have a huge impact. It really is a course to get your teeth in to!

The 3km course still promises hills and perhaps some mud - mostly through open fields, a short section of quiet country lane and the mind-boggling 'zig zags' section. Suitable for any age.

To ensure the well being of all participants we follow the age/distance guidance of England Athletics and the Trail Running Association.

Dalwood Fayre 10k - 16 or over on the day
Dalwood Fayre 3k - any age

Dalwood 10km - Affiliated £10 - Unaffiliated £12

Dalwood 3km - Affiliated £3 - Unaffiliated £5

The 10k(ish) course follows the same route used in previous years.

https://explore.osmaps.com/route/22310158/dalwood-fayre-10kish?lat=50.810103&lon=-3.092201&zoom=13.2260&style=Leisure&type=2d

The Dalwood 3k(ish) is a route that gets runners quickly out on to the trails along the river and then back through the fields from Ham Road

https://explore.osmaps.com/route/22175035/dalwood-3km?lat=50.803479&lon=-3.079316&zoom=14.9589&style=Leisure&type=2d

By its nature, trail running comes with some degree of risk, but thats part of the fun. During this event we will do our best to give you plenty of...

Mud (slippery and doesn't taste great if face plant in it).
River crossings (good for getting mud off, not good for breathing)
Trip hazards such as roots & stones (especially dangerous when combined with gravity and forward motion)
Hills (better than rivers, but still not good for breathing!)
Road crossings (mainly used by horses and tractors in these parts)

In all seriousness, the course is marked for navigation purposes, there will be marshals at road crossings but it is still your responsibility to ensure it is safe to cross.

What if I get injured and/or can't finish the course?

If you are unable to complete the course then please notify a marshal and ensure that you return to race HQ and let the finish team know you are back before leaving the event.

Please support other runners on the course, if there is an injury that needs medical attention then please provide help and notify the nearest marshals who will be able to contact the medical team.

Coming soon

The finish line will be in the center of Dalwood right next to the village hall where you will find a selection of tea, coffee & cake. All proceeds will go to local charities, what an ideal way to refuel while results are being prepared.

To keep entry costs as low as possible, and reduce environmental impact there will not be a finishers medal for this event. There will however still be a small finishers gift courtesy of one of our sponsors

Results from 2025 are available on Webscorer using the following link

Click here for results

The event will be licenced by the Trail Running Association . Permit number 8246
The event will be held under UK Athletics rules.