Same event. New route. Built for PBs.

The Start Fitness Exeter 10K returns with a brand-new flat road course designed for fast times. With the previous unmade section removed, the route is now smoother and faster than ever — giving runners of all abilities the perfect opportunity to take a shot at a personal best.

New for this year, the event moves to the weekend and takes place over two evenings, creating even more opportunities for runners to chase their PB.

Friday Night – The Fast One
Designed for runners targeting faster times and competitive racing. Expect a strong field, fast pacing groups and the perfect opportunity to chase a big PB.

Saturday Night – PBs for Everyone
The same flat, fast course but with a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. Perfect for runners of all abilities looking to jump on a pacer train and chase their best ever 10K time.

Whether you're chasing sub-40, sub-50, sub-60 or simply your fastest ever 10K, our experienced PB pacer trains will help guide you to your target time.

PBs are there to be shot at, not admired.

"PBs are there to be shot at, not admired."

📍 10KM Road Race

📈 New flat road route built for PBs

📈 Now a two-day weekend event - Friday Night – The Fast One. Saturday Night – PBs for Everyone.

🏃‍Suitable for all abilities

💻 ProfessionalChip Timing

⏱️ Pace Makers - PB Pacer trains *tbc: 

Friday: 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 42, 45minutes

Saturday: 45, 47.30, 50, 52.30, 55, 60, 65, 70minutes

🏅 Medal for all finishers

💰 Prize Fund (Start Fitness Vouchers): Male/Female 1st £125, 2nd £75, 3rd £50

↩️ Fully signed and marshalled course

📏 Course Measurement Cert (22/305) England Athletics License Number 29629

✨ In support of Devon Air Ambulance

Volunteers Needed = FREE Entry to another race, If your able and willing to help please get in CONTACT

Supporting Devon Air Ambulance

Devon Air Ambulance provides exemplary and time-critical care to patients across Devon and beyond. We operate 2 Air Ambulance Helicopters along with 4 Critical Care Cars, which are crewed by Critical Care Doctors and Paramedics. We operate for 19 hours per day, 365 days a year: attending, on average, 6 incidents a day! We are 100% funded by the people of Devon, so by raising money for us you are helping to safeguard our service – thank you.

FREE RACE ENTRY IN RETURN FOR £50 FUNDRAISING TARGET - Sign Up Here

EVENT INFO

    • Race HQ: Will be at Exeter Sea Cadets Building, Canal Banks, Exeter EX2 8DU

    • Race Packs: Numbers will be available to pick up on the day from Race HQ

    • Race Car Park: We are unable to offer a dedicated event car park. However there are Council Pay & Display Car Parks close by: Haven Banks Car Park, Michael Browning Way, Exeter, EX2 8DP Cathedral and Quay Car Park, Lower Coombe Street, Exeter, EX1 1DX See council website for further details - http://www.exeter.gov.uk

    • Start Time: Friday 7.30pm & Saturday 6.00pm

    • Race Limit: tbc

    • Entry Fee: Standard Entry £25.00 England Athletics Competitions License Holder £23.00

    • Minimum Age: 15 years old

    • Baggage: No formal baggage store, runners can leave limited stuff at finish if necessary. This is entirely at your own risk.

    • Showers/Changing: Limited changing will be available at Race Hq

    • Toilets: Toilets will be available

    • Prizes: Prizes will be awarded to the First 3 Male & Female runners overall. Winners of each Age Category will be emailed/posted their prize after the event. Only one prize per competitor.

    • Course Measurement: The official course measurement 10,000m - cert #tbc

    • First Aid: This will be provided by Dartmoor Ambulance

  • [ ROUTE MAP - PDF ] - NEW FOR 2026

    [ ROUTE MAP - GOOGLE ] - NEW FOR 2026

    [ RACE HQ MAP ]

  • Hot Weather Update (as of 8 July 2026)

    We are continuing to monitor the forecast closely and are working with our Event Medical Director to assess conditions and determine any additional measures required.

    Current plans (as of 8 July 2026) are:

    • Four water station opportunities during the race should our hot weather plan be implemented.

    • Water Misting station provided by medical team where possible.

    • Water for every finisher at the finish line.

    • A shaded medical tent/recovery area at the finish with chilled water available.

    • A pre-race email to all entrants with guidance on hydration, pacing and racing safely in the expected conditions.

    • The option to delay the Saturday race start if this is considered beneficial based on the latest forecast.

    • A compact 3km course footprint, allowing frequent marshal coverage, rapid access to runners and shorter emergency response times if required.

    • Option for runners to shorten their run and only do one lap, can still collect medal.

    These measures will be reviewed as the forecast develops and may be updated if required.

    While we will take all reasonable and proportionate steps to help runners stay safe, every participant should make their own assessment of the conditions on the day. If you are unwell, not adequately hydrated, or have any concerns about your ability to race safely in the expected conditions, please consider whether taking part is the right decision for you.

    Our priority is to deliver a safe, enjoyable event for everyone.

    Hot weather race advice

    In the event of hot weather it is very important that you adjust your plans for race day.

    1. Adapt your goal according to the conditions. Slow your planned pace. If you were planning to run in fancy dress, please think carefully whether that is still appropriate in the conditions.

    2. Listen to your body. If you feel thirsty, drink water. If you feel overly tired, slow down. If you feel unwell in any way, visit one of the aid stations on the course.

    3. Wear the appropriate clothing. This should ideally be lightweight moisture management clothing designed for use in warmer conditions (but remember that new clothing can chafe if it hasn’t been worn and washed).

    4. Drink according to your thirst. There is water stations available on the route a

    5. Drink, Douse, Drain, Drop. When you take water, Drink if you feel thirsty. Douse your head and the back of your neck with the remaining water. If you don’t need all the water, check if your fellow runners would like it to douse themselves.

  • From the moment we begin to organise an event, we start to incur costs. Your entry fee is invested into the cost of staging the event - everything from barriers to toilets, from printing to safety pins, from race numbers to marketing. Organising any event requires a considerable amount of forward planning, risk and expense. Therefore we are unable to offer refunds or defer entries over to the following year.

    You can insure your entry via Protect Group when you enter the race - If you have selected Refundable Terms on your booking and are unable to attend your booking due to unforeseen circumstances outside of your control you may be entitled to a refund - please see full set of Refundable Terms and Conditions here. To apply for a refund, please find the instructions on how to apply in the Refundable Terms and Conditions here.booking confirmation email you received after payment. Please note this insurance is not provided by us and we have no control over if participants are eligible for a refund.

  • We are working at ways to make our event more sustainable, here are some of the things we are implementing…

    • Race pack pick up on the day.

    • Water station using compostable cups (that we will compost ourselves).

    • We encourages participants to recycle their race bib numbers

    • Using medals that we can recycle if left over.

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    2020 *VIRTUAL* RESULTS

    2019 RESULTS [ DAY 1 ] [ DAY 2 ]

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