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The Granite Way 10 and 20 miles running event takes you along the Granite Way footpath and cycleway through Devon with fantastic views of Dartmoor and the surrounding countryside.
This event is ideal for runners training for a spring Marathon or Half Marathon, offering either a 10 mile (one lap) or 20 mile (two lap) race option to test your training progress and the chance to run through a unique landscape in a beautiful part of Devon’s countryside.
The event will take place on 9am, Sunday March 14th 2027.
The race headquarters will be at Granite Way Cafe, Klondyke Road, Okehampton, EX20 1EW, where the route begins. All finishers will be rewarded with one of our brilliant Granite Way medals, as well as the pride in having completed this fantastic event! Runners must be a minimum of 17 years old on the day of the event.
Please look at our FAQs here. Keep updated with all race details via our Facebook page & Twitter.
Full terms & conditions must be read before completing entry.
Please email running@ecct.co.uk if you have any queries.
England Athletics Members benefit from discounted race entry to all our UKA licensed events.
How to enter
There are two ways you can join Team Exeter City Community Trust in this event.
Secure a charity place
Bag yourself one of our charity places and help us be there for the people in your community. We ask for a minimum fundraising pledge of £100 for the 10 mile and £200 for the 20 mile (excluding gift aid).
Book your own place
Visit our booking page where you can secure your place and join fellow runners in an unforgettable experience.
Secure a charity place
Make Your Miles Matter
Course Information
Why should I join the Exeter City Community Trust Fundraising Team?
As a Team Exeter City Community Trust runner you’ll receive:
- A free Exeter City Community Trust technical running top
- A fundraising pack bursting with fundraising tips and tricks
- Access to our online training materials
- Post-event hospitality once you cross that finish line
- The loudest and most supportive cheer points on the course!
Most importantly we’ll provide you with a reason to keep going because you’ll know that you’re helping improve the lives of people living in your community. Donations make up a large part of our annual income so we simply couldn’t do what we do without you.
Please make sure you have read our Terms and Conditions before signing up.
Fundraising Tips
Materials and Resources
Training Tips
See our answers to frequently asked questions below
The UK Athletics minimum age requirements state participants to be at least 17 years old on the day of the event.
The Granite Way has two distances to choose from. A 10 miles or 20 mile distance.
There are two ways you can join Team Exeter City Community Trust in this event.
Secure a charity place
Bag yourself one of our charity places and help us be there for the people in your community.
Book your own place
Visit our booking page where you can secure your place and join fellow runners in an unforgettable experience.
It’s not necessary to run the full distance in training. Building up to a 10-mile or 20-mile run can sufficiently prepare you for the race.
A balanced training plan should include short runs, long runs, cross-training, and rest days. It’s important to plan your workouts in advance and adjust them to fit your schedule. See our training tips above for more in-depth guidance.
Support typically includes water stations and medical assistance.
Results are usually shared via email and on webscorer shortly after the race.
Medals are provided to all finishers.
Common facilities include toilets, water station, a recovery area, medical station, and a bag store.
