This trail ultra is seriously one for the books. The full course takes on 64 miles of the stunning Devon countryside, passing through 3 National Landscapes, the world famous Lyme Regis and Jurassic Coast, Iron Age forts, bluebell lined tracks and paths and many, many hills.

Event HQ - Offwell Village Hall, Offwell, Honiton, EX14 9SE

The East Devon Round is held on the first bank holiday weekend of May.

HQ & Camping opens Fri 1st May 2026
Races start on the 2nd May 2026
HQ closes midday 3rd May 2026

East Devon Round - approx 68 miles, 10,815 feet of elevation (3,296 metres), 9 Aid stations, 2 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, 1 World Heritage Site, Geo Track tracking, UTMB Index Race - 5:30am start May 2nd 2026

East Devon Half Round approx 38 miles, 5,968 feet of elevation (1,819 metres), 5 Aid Stations, 2 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, 1 World Heritage Site, Geo Track tracking - 5:30 am start May 2nd 2026
Bus provided from Blackbury Camp back to Race HQ

The Other Half approx 31 miles, 4,598 feet of elevation (1,401metres), 5 Aid Stations, Geo Track tracking (Invitation only - previous competitors of an East Devon Round event) - 13:00pm start from Blackbury Camp, May 2nd 2026
Bus provided from Race HQ

EDR QTR - approx 15 miles, 2018 feet of elevation (615 metres), 2 Aid Stations - New course for 2026! Details to follow shortly, but approx start time 4pm May 2nd 2026.

All courses are GPS tracked using Geo Tracks - friends and family can follow your progress!

East Devon Mini Round and Big Breakfast- 9am, May 3rd 2026 (enter on day - donation to charity)

Dont let the bluebells and spring flowers lull you into thinking the East Devon Round will be a walk in the park.

The full East Devon Round is a serious challenge for even the best Ultra Runners, whilst we do not set minimum entry standards it is expected that entrants on the full round will already have completed trail events that are over 50km and are comfortable with self navigation.

The Half Round is still an Ultra Marathon with good level of climb, with plenty of aid stations, beautiful scenery and well marked routes this is an ideal route for those new to ultra distances, still with enough bite though to challenge more experienced runners looking to 'race' the distance.

The quarter round was introduced as a stepping stone for those looking to get in to Ultra running. For those who have run the AVR Grizzly in March or have run other 10km+ trail runs, this is the 'perfect' next step up in your trail running journey.

The routes will be marked, but runners will be expected to have the ability to self-navigate (gpx route on watch or similar).

 

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

Age under 12 years --> 3km
Age 12-13 years --> 5km
Age 14-15 years --> 6km
Age 16 --> 10km
Age 17 --> 25km
Age 18-19 -->45km
Age 20 and over --> No maximum distance

Early Bird Offer - Ends 31st December 2025!

Full Round- Non affiliated £90 :  Affiliated £88.

Half Round - Non affiliated £57 : Affiliated £55.

The Other Half - Non affiliated £47: Affiliated £45.

Quarter Round - Non affiliated £34 : Affiliated £32.  (EDR T-shirt included for early bird entries)

Enter early to guarantee your legendary East Devon Round T-shirt!

 

Changes and deferrals: We will always do our best to accommodate changes and deferrals, due to the nature of the East Devon Round event we do have some costs that we incur in advance.  Any requests for changes post the 1st March 2026 will be subject to the following

Changing down distances:

• EDR full to either EDR Half or Other Half - No admin fee for this change but unfortunately we can't refund the difference.
• EDR full/half transferring to EDR Qtr - We will refund the difference in ticket price less £20 (you will still get a T-shirt as these have been ordered)

Deferrals to next year:

• EDR full / Half:  You will be able to defer to next year, subject to a £20 fee to cover costs already incurred per entry for the 2026 event
• EDR Qtr:  You will be able to defer to next year subject to a £5 fee to cover costs already incurred per entry for the 2026 event

If you wish to change course, please email us on hello@rubyredrunning.com

‘Ultra experience at its best’

'Coming along on Friday night was like meeting up with old friends. Then having a delicious feed and a beer was spot on. The route was beautiful, brilliantly marked and a real challenge. The aid stations were so well stocked and super friendly. Then receiving a medal, t-shirt, bottle of beer and more food was a perfect end.'

'You have a really special race, and I feel privileged to be able to take part in it. We are already planning on heading down next year.'

'As a local it was so nice to run such a stunning (but tough!) route that highlights the natural beauty of East Devon. The ethos of the event as a ‘ultra running social’ and charity fundraiser rather than commercial enterprise is also refreshing

Oh @eastdevonround, you, your countryside and wonderful people have stolen my heart. Alasdair, Tim and Esme have created a wonderful event with such a great ethos, profits going to charities, caring for the trails and paths, providing a full weekend of fun for me and my family with camping, food, cheer and amazing prizes!'

'Thank you so much to the team for the organisation and getting me round! I'm on my second day of avoiding stairs and contemplating buying a bungalow!'

Returning to Axminster on 29th March 2026, Ruby Red Running is proud to partner with Axe Valley Academy to bring you the Minster Challenge. Like all of our events, we can promise hills, mud and fun!

3 courses to choose from

* 12km
* 5km
* 3km

Medals for all finishers and refreshments will be available for runners and spectators.

Axe Valley Academy
Chard Street, Axminster EX13 5EA

There will be limited parking available at the school, but there are plenty of parking options in the town. Please car share where possible.

Sunday 29th March 2026
Start times from 10am

12k 10.00am - Must be 17 or over on the day   :

OS Maps:   Route Map

Garmin: GPX

 

5km 10.05am - Must be 12 or over on the day

3km 10.10am - any age and can be accompanied by an adult

The Minster Challenge 12k 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 Minster Challenge 5km will promise hills and probably a lot of mud - a full bodied mini version of the 12km route. Minimum age 12 on the day.

The Minster Challenge 3km will have a short section of marshaled road before using near by fields and is 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.

Minster 12k - 17 or over on the day
Minster 5k - 12 or over on the day
Minster 3k - any age

Minster 12k: affiliated entry £12, non affiliated £14
Minster 5k: affiliated entry £5, non affiliated £7
Minster 3k: - affiliated £1, non affiliated £3

There is limited parking on site, accessed via the Lyme Road entrance. This will be on a first come, first served basis and a donation may be requested by the owners. There will also be members of the public using the parking facilities. There are multiple public car parks in Axminster.

Axe Valley Academy will be providing hot drinks and cakes for sale for runners and spectators - please support them.

LED Leisure have kindly offered the use of their showers and changing rooms for a donation to Hospice Care. These will be available until 1pm. LED Leisure have also donated the use of an area of their sports hall for a bag drop.

 

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

Meet @2pm June 14th 2025

Social run from 2-3pm
BBQ from 3pm

Park either at the pay car park at the Sea Shanty (EX12 3DP) or at Branscombe Village Hall (EX12 3DB)

Meet just outside the Sea Shanty

 

Free for anyone who has helped at one of our events in 2025 - our way of saying thank you! £5 for everyone else - just to cover costs of the BBQ.

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 2026!

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

Sunday, 15th February 2026
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 !!!'