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Salmon Run 2024

Community runs along the River Exe to highlight the significance of salmon and the species’ relationship with the waterway.

Leigh Curtis

Salmon Run returns for its third year with three community running events on Sunday 29 September that aim to highlight the significance of salmon in the River Exe.

Runners can choose between a 5k community fun run, a seven-part team relay or a 50 mile ultra run along a River Exe route that stretches from Exmouth to Tarr Steps in Exmoor National Park.

The relay and ultra run both set off from Exmouth and the 5k fun run starts at Salmon Pool beside St James Weir at Duckes Marsh. Spectators are welcome at all stages.

Salmon runners at Salmon Pool in 2023 Salmon runners at Salmon Pool in 2023

Salmon numbers are in decline in the UK, including in the once plentiful River Exe, and are classified as an “at risk” species.

The Westcountry Rivers Trust says that UK salmon may become extinct if significant action is not taken to halt the decline.

Salmon Run route map 2024

Salmon Run is organised by Tidelines, a community project focussed on the River Exe that aims to increase understanding of the impact of climate change on its marine and estuary environment.

It was created by artists Anne-Marie Culhane and Jo Salter and works with local organisations and residents, researchers and other creative practitioners.

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Salmon Run takes place on Sunday 29 September 2024 along the River Exe.

The Ultra 50 mile and six-part team relay runs will gather between 7.30am and 7.45am in Exmouth and the Exeter 5K run will meet at 9.45am at Salmon Pool.

All runners must register in advance via the Wild Running website.

For more information visit the Tidelines website.


UPDATE 27 September 2024

The 5k community fun run and seven-part team relay have both been cancelled due to poor weather being forecast along much of the river. The 50 mile ultra run will still go ahead.


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