Minster Challenge
29th March 2025
Ruby Red Running in association with Axe Valley Academy is proud to bring you the return of the Minster Challenge! Come and join us on a route that has slumbered since 2019 - 2 main distances to choose from plus a kids fun run and a warm welcome await you. Medals for all finishers and prizes for winners. Amazing homemade refreshments will be on offer thanks to the Axe Valley Academy pupils, parents and teachers.
Entries close 22nd March 2025
Event Details
Returning to Axminster on 29th March 2025 for the first time since 2019, 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
* Fun Run
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.
Saturday 29th March 2025
Start times from 10am
12k 10.00am - Must be 17 or over on the day
5km 10.05am - Must be 12 or over on the day
Fun Run 10.30 - 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 Fun Run will take place on the school playing 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 Fun Run - any age
Minster 12k: affiliated entry £12, non affiliated £14
Minster 5k: affiliated entry £5, non affiliated £7
Minster Fun Run: - affiliated £1, non affiliated £3