Final Race Instructions
Welcome to the Exeter Halloween Run 5 and 10 miles, 2026
On behalf of the Exeter City Community Trust and our headline event sponsors, Tozers Solicitors LLP, thank you for your entry to the 2026 Halloween 5 and 10 mile running event.
Your efforts to enter and run this race really do help to support our wider-work in the community, and so we hugely appreciate you taking on a challenge that in turn produces positive impacts in our city.
Please find below the all-important when, what and where questions that you might have, and please do 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 could you also make sure you help us to leave the Quay and Exeter Riverside Park neat and tidy and make sure any race litter you produce is put in the waste bins that we will be providing, with marshals or at mile markers.
If you find that you are unable to run, or have any other race day questions, 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 scan the QR code to the right. All reviews submitted before 26/11/25 will enter a prize draw to win a free ticket to a future running event of your choice!
https://racecheck.com/races/halloween-5-10-mile-event/review/
We look forward to seeing you on October 25, 2026.
Exeter City Community Trust, Running and Events Team.
Where is Race HQ?
Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre, Haven Road, Exeter, EX2 8DP
Open from 7:30 am
Toilets, Changing, Bag store are also located here. There will be a race enquiries desk based here as well.
Race Numbers
& Runner Registration
Registration is not required as the majority of race numbers have been posted out before race day.
If you have not been sent a number, or require a replacement, these can be picked up from 7.30am from our Race HQ at Haven Banks (see above for location)
Please attach your Race Number to the front of your top.
If you have a red sticker on your Race Number, this is to indicate to our photographer that you have opted out of event photography.
Please do not pass your race number onto anyone else. Please ensure you arrive in plenty of time to prepare for a prompt start.
Recommended Minimum Age
5 miles – 15 years old
10 miles – 17 years old
On The Day Entries
We are unable to accept on the day entries.
Race Start Time
Sunday 25th October 2026
5 miles – 9:15am.
10 miles – 9:00am
The start area for the event is three minutes from the Race HQ. What3Words location: https://w3w.co/boots.patio.extra
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. If you are unsure where the start line is please ask a member of the event staff.
Please ensure you arrive in plenty of time to prepare for a prompt start
Finish Area
Finish: Piazza Terracina, Haven Road, Exeter.
Please note only runners and race officials are allowed in these areas.
Race Car Parks
Council Pay & Display Car Parks are close by we suggest either:
• Haven Banks Car Park, Michael Browning Way, Exeter, EX2 8DP
• Cathedral and Quay Car Park, Lower Coombe Street, Exeter, EX1 1DX.
See council website for further details www.exeter.gov.uk/parking
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 advice is being given to you
Showers/Changing
Limited showers at Race HQ – Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre.
Baggage Storage
There will be limited baggage store facility at Race HQ – All items are left at the owner’s own risk. Make sure you use the bag tag that is at the bottom of your race number and attached it to your bag before you drop it off.
Toilets
There will be portable toilets at the Piazza Terracina & limited WC at Race HQ.
Water Stations
Water stations will be set at the finish line and the half way point on the course, with water being dispensed via bottles.
Please retain any bottles picked up until you find a suitable place to dispose, either in provided bins shortly after the water station, with marshals, at mile markers or public refuse containers along the route.
Finishers Medals
Medals will be presented to all finishers on completion of the event. We ask all runners to exit the finish area as quickly as possible and disperse from the area to meet family, friends and supporters at a pre agreed point away from the finish area.
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
A First Aid station will 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 and through the Exeter Riverside Valley Park. There is a short part of the route on a quiet but open residential road for about 1/3 of a mile.
Please be mindful that that the Riverside Valley Park is a shared space which other users will be on, you do not have right of way!
Lead and rear bikes will be on hand along with our friendly marshals to direct you and keep you safe.
Road running shoes are the best type of shoe to wear.
Marshals and the drink station 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 Riverside Valley Park here:
https://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/nature-reserves/riverside-valley-park
With thanks from our sponsors and charity partners
