Big hills, great views and and a medal… great stuff.
Thank you for your interest in entering the Jurassic Coast 10k.
Jurassic Coast 10k is not for profit and all money raised is donated to FORCE Cancer Charity, a wonderful local charity that has played a vital role in local cancer services for over 30 years.
The main race will start promptly at 11.00am. A children’s fun run will start at 10am.
Please note the JC10K start will be on the seafront at the south end of Lime Kiln car park. Clear directions will be provided from race HQ.
JC10k HQ will be at the north end of the Lime Kiln Car Park EX9 6JD, adjacent to the children’s playground.
All finishers will receive a medal and water will be available at Race Headquarters and at 5km.
The JC request runners do not wear head phones for safety and courtesy to others runners that may want to pass or hear marshal instructions. No Dogs are allowed to join runners.
Directions and parking
Budleigh Salterton is found on the coast of East Devon, 10 miles from Junction 30 of the M5. Lime Kiln Car Park (Race Headquarters) can be found at the eastern end of Budleigh’s 2km beach, famous for its large smooth pebbles (an integral feature of the World Heritage Coastline!).
Lime Kiln car park is at the end of Granary Lane, postcode EX9 6JD. This is a pay & display car park.
The Ringo ref is: 42944
There are 422 parking spaces in the car park, but please arrive in good time as this is a popular area. Alternative car parks in Budleigh are available at Rolle Mews Car Park on the main street and at Lower Station Road Car Park behind the library. Please see the map on the route page for more details.
Race Headquarters
At race HQ you will find further information about the race, first aid and an information desk. First Aid will be provided on the day by Alliance Pioneer Group atRace HQ and on the course. Marshals will be along the route.
If you are unable to take part and wish to transfer your number to someone else, please let the race organisers know by 20th April. After this date, it will not be possible.
Please do not run if you feel unwell on the day.
Please ensure you complete the reverse of your running number with your details prior to the start of the run.
Numbers need to be pinned to the front of your running top.
Headphones are not allowed.
There are no changing facilities at race HQ. Public Toilet cubicles are on Budleigh Salterton Sea Front.
Race Number Collection
Check-in on the day is at Run HQ. You will be able to check in from 09.00 on the day. Check in will close at 10:30 for the 10k race and 09:45 for the children’s race.
Your race number number will be available to collect from from the desk corresponding to the first letter of your surname.
The Start
The Start line is situated on the seafront, approximately 300m from race HQ. There will be clear directions.
The race will start promptly at 11.00am. Please listen to the pre race announcements, they will be important and provide valuable information regarding the race. Your race number must be worn on the front of your tee, not cut down or otherwise defaced.
The Course
The Children’s Run will start at 10am.
The start and finish will be at Race HQ. A 2.5 km circular route around the new wetland area. It will be a well marshalled route.
The 10k will start at 11am.
The JC 10km run starts on the seafront and joins the footpath heading north along the mouth of River Otter. You will cross the River Otter and join the South West Coast Path. The undulating Coast Path is followed until a steep downhill section past Brandy Head (about 5.5km into the run), where you then turn left to make your way through country lanes and paths to Clamour Bridge to cross the River Otter and finish the remainder of the run running South along the path by the River Otter to the Finish.
Marshals will be in place to give clear directions. Please show respect when running on public footpaths as other people will be using them.
The course will be well marshalled with a water station just passed 5km at Brandy Head and at the end of the run. If you have any difficulty or notice any runner in difficulty on the course please inform the next marshal you see. It is a multi-terrain run that will go over uneven ground, steep sections, steps and loose rock. Please take care of your footing. Part of the course is on very quiet county roads, please do obey the highway code. Along the South West Coast path the sea will be on your right side, please keep to the path and do not go any closer to the cliff, there has been coastal erosion over the last few years so please do take care to respect this.
This is a timed event, you will have a chip on the back of your race number. City-runs are timing the event and providing the results.
Results
Full results will be posted HERE at the end of race day. Runners will be texted a link to the results if a number has been provided.
Accommodation and Public Transport
There is an extensive range of accommodation possibilities in the East Devon area, ranging from City centre hotels in Exeter to farmhouse B & Bs. To obtain further details please contact the Budleigh Salterton Tourist Information Centre on 01395 445275 or look at their website.
Budleigh Salterton has a regular bus service to Exmouth and Sidmouth.
Nearby railway stations include Honiton [12 miles] and Exmouth [5 miles] which give access to the Waterloo to Exeter and Paddington to Penzance lines respectively. There are trains every half hour to Exmouth from Exeter.
Feedback
Your feedback from previous runs have been invaluable. Our aim is to provide a top class event which everyone enjoys however, if there is anything you feel we could do to improve next year please do let us know. We would also appreciate your positive comments if you feel they are deserving.
Please drop us a note in an email or in the comments box that you will find at race headquarters.
Thanks
May we take this opportunity to thank all those who have helped make run possible. This includes
- The fantastic Marshals
- Alliance Pioneer Group for providing the medical services (https://alliance-pioneer.co.uk/)
- Volunteers and Helpers, many of whom have no interest in running but simply turn out to help us on the day and without whom this event would not be possible
- Pencarrie who have donated the t shirts
- Peak Physio
- And finally a big thank you for considering entering and making this event happen!