Salmon Run 29 September 2024

Salmon Run. A team relay run from sea to moor. A 50 mile ultra and a 5k community run. YOU are invited to take part in the salmon run. 3 runs in one day highlighting the epic journey of the Atlantic Salmon from sea to spawning grounds. Salmon run is a community celebration of this remarkable, critically endangered species, its journey and its significance for our river. 1. A relay of 50 miles in 7 sections along the river over one day passing a hand-crafted salmon baton from the mouth of the Exe Estuary, through the city of Exeter to Exmoor. Sign up to run one section as an individual or a group/team. 2. An Ultra 50 mile run. Run all the way from dawn till dusk! 3. A 5k fun run in Exeter's Riverside Park Open to all ages and fitness from experienced runners to families and walkers Sunday 29 September 2024 See website for details of how to take part as a runner, team or steward. To register email info@tidelines or register at www.wildrunning.co.uk More info: www.tidelines.uk Let our river live!

Do you love nature and wildlife? Do you want to get healthy and feel part of your community?

The salmon run highlights the challenges our river systems face through the story of one of their most extraordinary and iconic keystone species: the Atlantic Salmon. In this day-long event, you will follow the migratory route from sea to moor (50 miles) combining nature, community, arts and well being.

You can run or walk 5k, take on an Ultra or varied sections of approximately 10 miles in the relay over 50 miles from the sea up river to the shady wooded spawning grounds on the moor.

Book here as a team or an individual.

Salmon Run - Pictures of the types of runs e.g. 50 mile ultra, team relay and 5k.

Tidelines are working with Westcountry Rivers Trust and Friends of the River Exe to highlight citizen science projects and the practical restoration work happening on the Exe, as well as what you can do to help.

“If the salmon are good and healthy, the whole catchment is good and healthy, including all the other wildlife and the population that live in the catchment. The salmon is a proxy for everything” Edwin Third, Dee River.

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