Salmon Run Relay and 5k community run

Here you can sign up for the Salmon Run Relay and the 5K community run in Exeter. The Salmon Run Relay  is a community team relay run of 50 miles (80 km) in 6 sections on September 24th: Starts 8.00am (gather from 7.30 am). The 5K is integrated into the relay and it starts with the arrival of the salmon baton at Salmon Pool. The 5K carries the salmon to the next relay team at Exwick. There are 6 relay section from Exmouth to Tarr Steps with section 2 being the 5K. Please gather for the 5K from 9.45am at Salmon Pool/St James Weir.

The route follows the coast, from the mouth of the estuary to the high reaches of Exmoor following the migration of Atlantic Salmon from sea through the city of Exeter to the spawning grounds.

During the run, runners will pass a hand-crafted salmon ‘icon’ between teams all the way from the sea at Exmouth to Tarr Steps in Exmoor. This follows the Exe Valley Way and a short section of the Two Moors Way.

Any problems with registration please contact us info@tidelines.uk

Choose a section/leg that you would like to run: 

Section 2 is the 5K in Exeter open to all abilities and families (see below). For the Relay teams there are five sections for longer-distance running teams of between 4 and 5 runners along the route (in roughly 8 to 11 mile sections).

If you are an individual runner and would like us to make up a relay team for you, please register and get in touch with us on info@wildrunning.co.uk or info@tidelines.uk

People are welcome to come along and support runners anywhere along the route or find out more about salmon on the Exe at pop-up info points in Exeter.

All runners have to register individually or be registered (including children).

The Atlantic salmon is a keystone migratory species and indicator of the health of our seas and rivers. The story of the salmon also tells us about climate change, changing water temperatures in seas and rivers, water flow, water quality and weirs which can impede the movement of the salmon up and down the river. Across the world the populations of Salmon are down 70%. We want to honour these remarkable creatures and run with the salmon!

Section 2  is the 5k community run from Salmon Pool Weir to Exwick Mill Field (behind Exeter St David’s station) in the Riverside Valley Park. In this section the salmon baton is carried by the 'shoal' so no team is required. Section 1 relay team will had over to the master of ceremonies at Salmon Pool. The 5k community run will hand over to the Section 3 Exwick to Thorverton relay team. This will be run at a slow/medium pace with runners arriving as a shoal to hand over to the next stage.

Salmon Pool (St James' Weir )and Exwick Weir will have information points where you can learn about these amazing creatures, their history and how we can support them to flourish in our river from scientists, fish experts, historians and researchers.

These runs are suitable for couch to 5km, families, runners with disabilities, running parents with buggies etc. Visitors are welcome to come along, find out more and wave us on! When you reach the end of your run there will be a celebratory moment to mark the handing over to the next set of runners. You are also welcome to wear Salmon attire!

LONGER SECTIONS

If you are an experienced runner you can form a ‘school’ of four or five runners who run at a similar pace (medium to fast) and choose one of the sections to run along. We will share a route briefing with you and your team will all need to commit to running the whole section, as part of the relay. At each handover point there will be stewards to offer you refreshments and we will help organise your transport back home. You can also enter as an individual and we will add you to make up a team with others. In both cases tell us what section you want to run. Sections outside Exeter vary between 8 and 11 miles and terrain varies too.

STEWARDING AND IF RUNNING ISN'T FOR YOU

We welcome everyone to come along and be part of this event as a runner, supporter or steward. We need Salmon Run stewards at various points on the route particularly in Exeter . If you live near Thorverton, Tiverton, Exebridge and Tarr Steps you may also want to support the run in these locations. Please get in touch if you are interested in stewarding : info@tidelines.uk

Outside Exeter

Stage 1- Exmouth to Salmon Pool Weir, Exeter 19.18km (12 miles- part of Relay)

Stage 2- Salmon Pool Weir to Exwick, (3.1 miles/5k) ** There will be a brief stop at Salmon Pool and Exwick while the baton is conveyed among the 5k runners, which starts at Salmon Pool/St James' Weir.

Stage 3- Exwick to Thorverton (7.5 miles-part of relay)

Stage 4- Thorverton to Tiverton 7km (8.5 miles- part of relay)

Stage 5-Tiverton to Exebridge 16.8km (10 miles- part of relay)

Stage 6-Exebridge to Tarr Steps 16.6km (10 miles- part of relay)

Frequently asked questions

I want to take part - how do i register and what does it cost?

The relay costs just £10 per team or £15 if you enter by yourself without a team. We want as many people as possible to know about and celebrate these remarkable creatures together and enjoy running together and we don’t want cost to be a barrier to participating. For the 5K there is a small fee for the 5k to help us cover costs but you can opt out of this. To register you need to fill out the form with your details. Every person who is running needs to fill out the form or have it filled our for them with all their details.

We do ask that you do your best to travel to and from the Salmon Run by public transport, on foot or bike. We want to try and keep the carbon footprint of this event as low as possible. Bus and train links are good along much of the run. 

What will happen after I register?

We will contact you and arrange for you to get route maps and timings for the section/leg that you select. You will get a race number. If you are forming a team of 4, 5 or 6, we will contact you to confirm team members (including reserve member) and your team name.  

It is important you let us know if you cannot come for any reason as we are restricting numbers to keep everyone safe and everyone will get a race number. Please ask us any further questions to info@tidelines.uk

What happens next for teams relay runners?

We will acknowledge your team entry, check all the info and then either Ceri from Wild Running or Jo from Tidelines will get back to you with further info about your route and time of a briefing meeting to talk through any questions you have.

Is there an age limit?

Parents must run with their children (12 years old or less). If over 12, children can run independently but only for the short (Exeter section). This section will be well marked. 

How will I know if the event is cancelled due to wet weather or other ?

An email will be sent round to all participants within 48 hours of the event, and posted on social media.

How will I know where the runners are and whether the team has made it?

You will be able to track the runners on Tidelines facebook, Twitter and Instagram over the course of the day, as well as a GPS tracker link website.

How will I or my team be allocated a section?


You can choose which section you or your team want to run if you have 4 or more team members at the time of booking. If you are booking as an individual or small team (less than 4) you can say which section you would prefer but you are not guaranteed to get that section (contact us an we will allocate a section). Sections outside Exeter will be allocated on a first come basis so if there is a section you want let us know if you have a team. 

How does transport for teams work?


Groups doing any of the runs outside Exeter should try to arrange their own transport. This could mean: one car with driver/4 runners and gear pick up.