Granite Way 2026 Race Instructions
Granite Way
Race Instructions
Welcome to the Granite Way, 2026
On behalf of the Exeter City Community Trust and our headline event sponsors, Tozers Solicitors LLP, thank you for your entry into the Granite Way, 2026.
Your efforts to enter and run this race really do help to support our wider-work in the community, and we hugely appreciate you taking on a challenge that in turn produces positive impacts here in Devon.
Please find below the all-important when, what and where questions that you might have, and please take five minutes to read this all through ahead of the event.
We organise this event to bring our community together to either run, spectate or support as part of our running programme as well as give you an opportunity to raise money for your favourite charity, should you wish to do so.
If you indicated your preferred Charity at time of entry, they will be in contact with sponsorship details, please contact them directly if you need any further help or assistance with fundraising.
Please ensure that you and all your party follow all instructions given to you by race marshals – They are in place to secure your safety.
Please make sure you help us to leave the Granite Way course neat and tidy and ensure that any race litter you produce is put in the waste bins that we will be providing.
If you find that you are unable to run, or have any other race day question, please contact us via Running@ecct.co.uk
Please help us to keep improving ALL aspects of the race experience – by taking a couple of minutes to rate and review the race after you have finished. Through the review platform Racecheck it’s quick and easy with no need to log in or create an account. Simply click the link below. All reviews submitted before 08/04/26 will enter a prize draw to win a free ticket to a future running event of your choice!
https://racecheck.com/races/granite-way-run/review/
We look forward to seeing you on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
Exeter City Community Trust, Running and Events Team.
Where is Race HQ?
Granite Way Cafe, Klondyke Rd, Okehampton EX20 1EW
https://www.facebook.com/granitewaycycles
Registration is not required as the majority of race numbers have been posted out before race day.
Race Numbers
& Runner Registration
If you have not received you race number or require a replacement, these can be picked up from 07:30 am from our Race HQ at Granite Way Cafe, Klondyke Rd, Okehampton EX20 1EW
Please attach your race number to the front of your top, with four safety pins.
Please do not pass your race number onto anyone else. Please ensure you arrive in plenty of time to prepare for a prompt start.
Minimum Age
17 years (10 miles) 18 years (20 miles)
On The Day Entries
We are unable to accept any on the day entries.
Race Start Time
10 miles – Sunday 8th March – 9.30am start
20 miles – Sunday 8th March – 9:00am start
There will be a runner’s safety briefing on the start line five minutes before the race start time. All runners are expected to attend.
Please ensure you arrive in plenty of time to prepare for a prompt start.
Start & Finish Areas
Okehampton Youth Hostel – The race route follows the Granite Way Cycle Trail towards Lydford for five miles, turns around and returns back to Okehampton. The 10-mile route is one lap of an out and back course. The 20-mile route is two laps of the same course.
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Turning Points
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Race Car Parks
The Pavilion in the Park, Okehampton College, Mill Road, Okehampton, EX20 1GE. This is a short walk to the Race HQ and start/finish area, which will be signed from the parking area.
Please note car parking is very limited and there is no parking at the train station or on residential roads – please car-share when possible. Please note competitors are not allowed to park in Glebelands as this is a private road.
Headphones
We would prefer it that no headphones to be worn during the race, as you are on shared paths, it is important that you know what is going on around you, and you need to be able to hear what safety advise is being given to you.
Showers/Changing
There are no showers at Race HQ and changing is limited.
Baggage Storage
There is very limited baggage store facility at Race HQ – please attach your baggage label to any bags – all bags are left at own risk.
Toilets
Toilets are available at Race HQ.
Water Stations
There will be two water stations out on the course and another back at the finish line. Water will be dispensed via plastic bottles but, recycled afterwards.
As we are in an area of outstanding natural beauty, please be conscious of this when discarding your water bottle – best option will be to pass on to a race marshal.
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Finishers Medals
Medals will be presented to all finishers on completion of the event.
Results
Provisional results will be produced and displayed on the Webscorer website within 24 hours of the events completion. https://www.webscorer.com/ECCT
Should you have any queries about your provisional time, please contact us via running@ecct.co.uk
Please note that the start of the race is a mass start, so may contribute to some variance in your expected finishing time.
First Aid
Mobile First Aid will also be available on the course and at the Race HQ. Please ensure you have advised us via your entry form of any medical conditions to be aware of.
Please notify a marshal or race event control which will be based at the finish if you withdraw from the race.
Litter
Please ensure all litter and gel wrappers are disposed of considerately. Race marshals will be on hand to take rubbish from you if needed. NB: All our event waste will be recycled where possible.
Route Information
You will be running on shared cycle and footpaths along the Granite way.
Road running shoes are the best type of shoe to wear.
Please be mindful that this route is a shared space which other users will be on, you do not have right of way!
Our friendly marshals will be on hand to direct you and keep you safe.
Marshals and the drink stations will stand down once they are passed by the back runner. The finish area will then close 30 minutes after the final finisher crosses the line.
Find more detail about the Granite Way here:
https://www.exploredevon.info/activities/cycle/granite-way-3/
