Expected April 2028
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The Exe to Axe is a challenging trail run from Exmouth to Seaton along the Southwest Coast Path. The race was the brain child of John Perratt, a talented local runner. This year we’re running three events in one: Exe to Axe (22 miles), Exe to Axe Relay, and Sid to Axe (11 miles).
Southwest Coast Path
Exmouth to Seaton coastal views
Checkpoints at Budleigh Salterton, Sidmouth, Branscombe
Start / Finish
Heyday's Restaurant, Queen's Drive Space, Exmouth (for Exe to Axe); Flag Pole in Sidmouth opposite Lifeboat Station (for Sid to Axe)
Beach in Seaton, opposite Mariner's Hotel
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Race Day
What you get
On the day
Toilets
Bag drop
Food vendors
Marshals on course
First aid on course
Before you enter
Other questions
Yes, the Exe to Axe can be run as a relay of 2, 3, or 4 runners with handovers at checkpoints.
Exe to Axe and Relay: 08:30-09:50 at Heydays Restaurant, Exmouth. Sid to Axe: 10:00-10:50 at the Water Sports Hub, Sidmouth.
Men: 2:40:03 by Samuel Kelly (2021). Women: 3:04:31 by Rosie Evans (2022).
The Mariners Hotel offers hot & cold drinks, cakes, snacks, chips, and has shelter and toilets.
Entry fee
Registration isn't open yet. We'll show pricing when the organiser confirms.Exmouth, United Kingdom
Expected April 2028
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