Exeter Trail Races
Sat 28 Mar 2026 Exeter, Devon, UK

Exeter Trail Races

Off-road trail races around the grounds of Escot Park with some tough little climbs along the way. Ideal for runners of all abilities with canicross category too. Medal for every finisher!

4 races

  • Sat 28 Mar 2026
  • #1 of 4
Escot Park, Exeter

10K

11:35

Age 15 & over

£24

  • 10 km trail running + 501 ft ascent
  • Sat 28 Mar 2026
  • #2 of 4
Escot Park, Exeter

10K canicross

11:30

Age 15 & over

£24

  • 10 km trail running + 501 ft ascent
  • Sat 28 Mar 2026
  • #3 of 4
Escot Park, Exeter

Half Marathon

11:20

Age 16 & over

£30

  • 13.1 miles trail running + 1002 ft ascent
  • Sat 28 Mar 2026
  • #4 of 4
Escot Park, Exeter

Half Marathon canicross

11:15

Age 16 & over

£30

  • 13.1 miles trail running + 1002 ft ascent

Event overview

These trail races are around the grounds of Escot Park are returning for a second year.

It's an excellent trail-running venue that has hosted some great races in the past. It’s all off-road with some tough little climbs along the way. The 10K and 5K are both single-lap courses. The half marathon is two laps.

These events are ideal for runners of all abilities. There is also a canicross 10K category.

  • Average fitness
  • Dogs allowed
  • Free venue entry
  • Newcomers

Timetable

  • 09:30 | Registration opens
  • 12:30 | Podium presentations

Canicross

  • Your dog needs to be 12 months old to take part
  • No in-season dogs are allowed to compete
  • One dog per runner
  • You need a harness for your dog
  • Competitors are responsible for the conduct of their dog during the event
  • No abuse to dogs is allowed

  • Cafe
  • Free parking
  • Park
  • Toilets

Event HQ

Escot Park
Ottery St Mary
Exeter
Devon
EX14 3AZ
UK

Parking

There’s plenty of free parking at the venue.

Getting there

Entry is via the rear Feniton entrance. Make sure you use this postcode EX11 1LU and don’t just follow signs to Escot Park.

Catering

A catering van will be at the venue serving hot drinks and other snacks throughout the day.

  • Plastic-free event
  • Recycling
  • Sustainability policy
  • Trees not tees

Sustainability

  • Trees not tees

    For all events that include a t-shirt, there is the option to plant a tree instead through a partnership with Treesnottees.

  • Avoid single-use plastics

    New paper cups have been sourced to be fully recycled back into high-grade paper.

  • Reusable zip ties and recycling

    Reusable zip ties are used and all rubbish is sorted for recycling after the event.

  • Reducing car use

    At the Burrator 10K running race those who commit to walking or cycling to the event get £5 discount.

Fab event - loved it.... thanks for going to such effort to run a brilliant race, the marshalls were awesome! Lucy Poole

I think I couldn’t have picked a better venue to complete my first 10K race. The course was set in beautiful surroundings. It was challenging and I enjoyed every minute of it. The facilities offered were good and the event staff were friendly and supportive. Olly H

A brilliant race, well-organised but relaxed day throughout. Beautiful varied route, great for those with and without dogs. Well signed and perfect amount of marshalls. Will definitely be back, thanks team! Rosie M

This was a fantastic event. Plenty of parking near to the start/finish, excellent course (proper trails) with clear marking, plenty of water and free food at the finish and quick turnaround of results. Alistair L

Excellent event as always. Mark G

A beautifully organised event. Humans and dogs looked after well. Great preliminaries and thoroughly enjoyed the race. Labrador enjoyed her first Canicross race and a beer to finish! Fantastic! Ross S

We had a fantastic time, a fab course with great communication and a great atmosphere. Louise J

Absolutely fantastic event with seamless organisation! Frazer B

Although it was a fairly "intricate" course, it was really well marked with no possibility of going wrong and with marshals at all key junctions Nicholas L

A really well put together and managed trail race that was set in a beautiful setting at Escot Park near Exeter. Really nice route with some challenging mud that added to the overall experience. Really well organised and marshaled with no issues at all for us on the day. Richard J

Great event. Lots of mud. Varied course. Bettina K

Reviews thanks to RaceCheck

Races at event

  • Sat 28 Mar 2026
  • #1 of 4
Escot Park, Exeter
10K

11:35

Age 15 & over

£24

  • 10 km trail running + 501 ft ascent
  • Sat 28 Mar 2026
  • #2 of 4
Escot Park, Exeter
10K canicross

11:30

Age 15 & over

£24

  • 10 km trail running + 501 ft ascent
  • Sat 28 Mar 2026
  • #3 of 4
Escot Park, Exeter
Half Marathon

11:20

Age 16 & over

£30

  • 13.1 miles trail running + 1002 ft ascent
  • Sat 28 Mar 2026
  • #4 of 4
Escot Park, Exeter
Half Marathon canicross

11:15

Age 16 & over

£30

  • 13.1 miles trail running + 1002 ft ascent
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