The Grizzly & Cub Races

The Grizzly & Cub Races

Sunday, 8 March 2026

Seaton, Devon, UK

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The Grizzly is an ~ 20 mile multi-terrain running race with more than 3,000 ascent on 8 March 2026, set in Devon's Axe Valley.

Starting from Seaton Esplanade, this is a very tough course with big hills, some steep and/or slippery. It uses sections of the South West Coast path which are close to sheer drops in places. The terrain includes sections of pebble beach; two energy-sapping bogs, where runners are often up to their waists in water and mud; and the infamous “Stairway to Heaven”, a steep path up the side of a cliff.

The event also includes the Cub, a shorter and less challenging ~ 9 mile run. There are also Junior events held the previous day as part of the Grizfest weekend.

This is a cup-free event - bring your own cup/water bottle for refilling at aid stations during the race.

This popular annual race is organised by Axe Valley Runners. Entry is by Ballot.

Organiser

Axe Valley Runners

Distances/Events

~ 9 miles
~ 20 miles

Location map

The races start on Seaton Esplanade. Race HQ is The Seaton Masonic Centre, Queens Street. Refer to the event website for course maps.

Please note: the map location may be approximate. Refer to the event website for start lines and course maps.

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This listing was last manually checked on 30 July 2025.

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