Making running fun since 2018
Trail Running Events in Devon
Cream Tea Caper 2025
The Cream Tea Caper is finally back!! Sunday 7th September 2025. This event is a 7 hour timed event based in the stunning gardens of the Double Locks pub with the 3.3 mile loop set in the gorgeous Riverside Valley Park in Exeter. Run a 5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon or ultra.
Extremely Jolly 2025
Sunday 14th December 2025 at 11am
The Extremely Jolly is just that... it's Jolly Running's Christmas 10k event that promises lots of fun and laughter!!
Beat The Train 2022
Saturday 9th April 2022 All the entries & tickets from the 2020 will automatically be transferred to the 2022 event.
Dark Halloween 2022
Monday 31st October 2022 Jolly Running are once again venturing into the dark woods of Cockington on Halloween night for our Dark Halloween 5k and 10k and Fun Run trail races.
Escot Christmas Marathon
Sunday 12th December 2021
At Escot Estate
This Christmas Marathon certainly has the ‘Jolly’ touch! It’s the first marathon to ever have a waterslide in it!!
Half Marathon
Sunday 12th December 2021 At Escot Estate This Christmas Half Marathon will certainly get you in the festive spirit! It’s the first half marathon to ever have a waterslide in it!!
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Our medals are inspired by all things colourful and sparkly and we love
designing ones that are a bit different. Some of our medals spin,
slide, have furry beards, are glittery and some glow in the dark.
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All Abilities
Jolly Running organise trail running events around the stunning Devon countryside and coast.
Our events are races for all running abilities from beginners to the most experienced runners.
The emphasis is on taking part and enjoying yourself. We aim to make our events fun, where every runner is important to us,
without you there is no us.
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We encourage our events to be sociable, “jolly” gatherings where our love of running, events and enjoyment is the common bond.