Volunteering - would YOU like to be involved with local events?
Ironbridge Runner Events stages various running races throughout the year in and around Exeter.
These popular events need helpers to ensure the participants have a successful and safe run.
Would you like to get involved?
If you would, then Ironbridge Runner offers a variety of options in return for your help, such as free entry to another event, a donation to charity, a reference for your CV.
The next race is the Exeter Half Marathon on 16 February, which sold out months in advance! It...
Nike Running by Sweatshop in Princesshay is helping the people of Exeter get fit and stay fit this New Year. Beginners Run Club takes place each Monday from 6.15pm and Group Run Club for those with more experience on Tuesdays from 6.15pm.
One of the great things about running is that almost everyone can do it. Running provides people with the opportunity to improve their health and fitness while at the same time getting out of their homes and into the fresh air.
Running can often be a lonely activity, and when constantly running alone it can be difficult to stay motivated....
Local running network InStep Devon has ambitions to get more people jogging and running in Exeter, East Devon and Mid Devon – and is looking for local leaders to help.
County Sports Partnership Active Devon has appointed InStep to coordinate the Beginner Runner Programme across the area. This is the latest phase of a Run England initiative whichwhich aims to get more people actively participating in the sport.
“Last year,” says InStep's co-ordinator Tony Gale, “I was involved in recruiting over 200 new beginner runners in the Exeter area. Now InStep is taking a lead across...
A mother-of-two from Exeter will take on the race of her life for Hospiscare in October when she completes the York Marathon in memory of her father. 40-year-old Natalie Roberts has been training for her first ever marathon over the past few months and is hoping to not only cross the finish line on 20 October but also to raise money for the charity who looked after her dad in his final days. Despite being naturally sporty, Natalie has never competed in a long distance run but said that she wanted to give something back to the charity who had shown her father and her family such support....
A man running from John O’Groats to Lands End with a fridge on his back will reach Exeter this Friday.
Tony “The Fridge” Phoenix-Morrison, will stop on the approach to Exeter at the end of his 34th consecutive day of running with a 42.5kg Smeg fridge on his back.
The endurance attempt is for the Sir Bobby Robson foundation – a cancer research charity in memory of the former England football manager.
Tony, a 49-year-old grandfather, has remained very fit having completed the Great North Run over 30 times. This success however proved to be a bit of a burden when...
Exeter Leukaemia Fund were delighted to welcome special guest, Olympian and ELF Vice Patron, Jo Pavey, to their second Let’s Talk Running event which was held at the Buckerell Lodge Hotel on Tuesday 23 July.
The events are held for runners of all abilities who are currently training to run an event in aid of ELF, have run for ELF in the past, or are interested in running for ELF in the future.
The relaxed, informal and interactive atmosphere at the Buckerell Lodge ensured that the evening flew past, with Jo talking to the attendees about her experiences in the world of...
Exeter YMCA is inviting you to join their Great West Run team!
By running this half marathon for Exeter YMCA you'll be helping to tackle youth homelessness in Exeter, giving many young people from across Devon a home and a future. If you run for us you'll also receive the benefit of a discounted entry, a free personalised T-Shirt, refreshments on the day, and a team cheering squad.
Already got a place in the Great West Run? You're more than welcome to join the Exeter YMCA team, to receive all our benefits and help our cause.
Primary schools from Exeter and North Devon will be taking part in Exeter’s Great West Run on Sunday 13 October, as part of the Schools’ Challenge.
The Schools’ Challenge encourages children to achieve a half marathon distance over 6 weeks, with the final mile run on the home straight of the Half Marathon course, shortly after the main race begins.
Rebecca Skinner, from St Luke’s School Sports Partnership, said: “The Challenge is a great way to inspire children to be healthy and get active. Having a stage such as the half marathon is a great way to inspire children and...
Calling all Runners - past, present and future! Are you currently training to run an event in aid of Exeter Leukaemia Fund? Have you run for ELF in the past? Are you interested in running for ELF in the future? If so, Jo Pavey, four-time Olympian and ELF Vice Patron, would love to meet you! Exeter Leukaemia Fund would like to invite you to join Jo for a relaxed and casual evening at the Buckerell Lodge Hotel, Topsham Road, Exeter, EX2 4SQ on 23 July 2013 at 7.15pm. The evening will be a great opportunity for runners of all abilities to talk about running with an expert and gain from Jo’s...
