City Runs
Next Race: 14/04/2026 + 5 others
Exwick Playing Fields, EX4 1EG
Next Race: 14/04/2026 + 5 others
Exwick Playing Fields, EX4 1EG
R1 14 April – 7:00pm
R2 5 May – 7:30pm
R3 2 June – 7:30pm
R4 7 July – 7:30pm
R5 4 August – 7:30pm
R6 1 September – 7:00pm
A great traffic-free and pancake-flat 5km road race on footpaths and cycle tracks around Exwick Playing Fields and the River Exe Flood Relief Scheme.
This event is ideal for runners chasing PBs as well as novice runners.
⬡ 5km Road Races – Exwick, Exeter
⬡ Flat 2-lap course suitable for all abilities
⬡ UKA Licence Number: 28980
⬡ Runners may take part in individual races or the full series
⬡ Best 4 races to count from 6
⬡ Series medal for everyone completing 4 or more races
With the new rugby pavilion and 4G pitch in use, the area is expected to be significantly busier and parking will be very limited. Unfortunately, this is outside of our control.
Height restriction at car park entrance: 2.1m / 6’10”
There is on-street parking on surrounding roads and two council car parks a short walk/jog away.
Nearby Pay & Display Car Parks (both free after 6pm):
Bike racking is available on site.
There will be two wave starts to reduce congestion:
Wave 1: runners under 19 minutes
Wave 2: runners over 19 minutes (starting 1 minute later)
Race numbers to be collected on the night of your first race and should be kept for the entire series - You’ll need to bring the same number with you to each event.
Chip timing will be used for the 2026 series.
Runners must keep their race number for the duration of the series. A replacement charge will apply for lost numbers to cover chip costs.
Junior categories will be allocated in line with the new UKA age groupings - details
£15 / £17 per race
£75 / £85 series - 6 races for price of 5
Under 18's (17 and under on the day) : £9 per race/ £45 Series