Dalwood 3 Hills
Returning again in 2025, the ever popular Dalwood 3 Hills challenge features a 10 mile and 5km multi-terrain run around the beautiful countryside of Dalwood.
16th February 2025
Expect mud, expect river crossings and expect hills.... most of all expect to have a great time! Book early, this is always a sell out event.
New for 2025 - the Dalwood Doddle - 3km fun run!
Entries close 9th February 2025
Event Details
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 2025!
Dalwood Village Hall, Dalwood, Axminster EX13 7EG (Opposite the Tuckers Arms)
Sunday, 16th February 2025
Start times from 10am
10 Miles: 10:00 am - affiliated entry £15, non affiliated £17 - 18 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 18 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 - 18 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
'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 !!!'
Race Day Information
Sunday 16th February 2025
08:30 Parking opens
08:45 Registration opens to pick up bibs (entry on the day subject to availability)
10:00 Dalwood 3 Hills start
10:05 Dalwood Dash (5km) start
10:10 Dalwood Doddlle (3km) start
Followed by tea, cake and prizes!
Event HQ: Dalwood Village Hall, Dalwood, Axminster EX13 7EG, UK (Opposite the Tuckers Arms)
By Car - The Event HQ is located just off the A35, less than 5 miles from Axminster and 6 miles from Honiton and the A30.
By Train - Axminster and Honiton are on the Exeter to London mainline.
Parking - Due to the rural nature of the event and winter weather conditions, parking will be on hardstanding as much as possible and may involve a walk to the HQ. More details will be posted here. Please car share where possible.
Dalwood village hall offers toilets and a bag drop.
Refreshments will be on sale during and after the races.
There is no mandatory kit for any of the courses however:
* Trail shoes are highly recommended - the course will be muddy and slippery in places.
* Please consider the weather when deciding on clothing - it could be wet, cold, windy or all three!
* There will be a water station on the 10 mile course, but not on the 5km or 3km courses.
There will be a water station on the 10 mile course but not on the 5km or 3km courses.
There are no maximum time limits for any of the courses.
Spectators are more than welcome to come and cheer you on. The 10 mile course passes through the centre of Dalwood a few miles in or friends and family can cheer you on anywhere along the course.