Exeter 10k River Run - Final Race Information
The Exeter 10k River Run is organised by Exeter City Community Trust with partners including Exeter Live Better and Tozers Solicitors LLP. The event uses Race HQ at Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre, which provides toilets, limited changing facilities and a baggage store. A race enquiries desk will operate at Race HQ when open. Race numbers are posted out before race day; replacements can be collected from Race HQ if needed. Runners must wear their number on the front of their top. A red sticker on a race number indicates an opt out from event photography. On the day entries are not accepted. Minimum age to take part is 15 years.
The course runs on shared cycle and footpaths through the Exeter Riverside Valley Park with a short section on a quiet residential road of about one third of a mile. Runners should be aware that the route is shared with other park users and marshals and lead and rear bikes will be present to guide participants. Road running shoes are recommended.
There will be portable toilets on course and water stations at the halfway point and at the finish using paper cups; a bottled water is provided at the finish and PET bottles will be recycled. First aid cover is provided on course and a medical station is located at Race HQ. All finishers receive a medal and provisional results are posted online within 48 hours. Event marshals manage litter and recycling on course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Race HQ and Facilities
Location: Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre, Haven Road, Exeter, EX2 8DP Opening Hours: From 5:00 pm Facilities: Toilets, limited changing, baggage store, race enquiries desk.
Race Numbers & Registration
Race numbers are posted out 2 weeks before the event. Replacements can be collected from Race HQ from 5:00 pm if not received. Race numbers must be worn on the front of the top. A red sticker indicates opting out of event photography. No on-the-day entries are accepted.
Minimum Age
15 years
Race Start Time
Date: Friday 26th June 2026 Time: 6:30 pm Start Area: Three minutes from Race HQ. What3Words: tins.heats.only A runner’s safety briefing will be held at the start line five minutes before the race.
Start & Finish Areas
Start: What3Words: tins.heats.only Finish: Piazza Terracina, Haven Road, Exeter.
Race Car Parks
Suggested car parks: Haven Banks Car Park (Michael Browning Way, Exeter, EX2 8DP) and Cathedral and Quay Car Park (Lower Coombe Street, Exeter, EX1 1DX).
Headphones
Not recommended due to shared paths and the importance of hearing safety advice.
Showers/Changing
Limited changing facilities available at Race HQ.
Baggage Storage
Limited baggage storage is available at Race HQ; items are left at the owner's own risk.
Toilets
Portable toilets will be available on course.
