Salt Settlers Six Hour Race
Saturday 8th November 2025
A six hour race around the Lower Otter valley back for a 2nd year!
- Complete as many 4.4km loops as you can in 6 hours
- Flat course, well nearly (12m per loop)
- 5 loops for a half marathon
- 10 loops for a marathon
- Open to runners and walkers
- Solo and pairs relay options
- Access to aid station after every loop
- Special memento for all participants
- Cafe, bar and hot showers at the event base (Budleigh Salterton Cricket Club)
What’s the name all about?
The Salt Settlers is a nod to the early settlers in Budleigh Salterton. Salt panning in Budleigh Salterton is listed in the Doomsday book, but it is believed that the practice went on far longer here.
The area has changed lots over the years, especially recently with the Lower Otter Flood Restoration work. On high spring tides, parts of the course will be underwater. We have positioned our event between the high tides. Return late from your final loop and you might get salted!