Run along the Exe celebrates the life of the returning salmon

Runners will be taking to the banks of the River Exe this weekend to celebrate the life of the critically endangered Atlantic Salmon.

The Salmon Run takes place on Saturday 19 September and is a day-long celebration of the River Exe involving community, learning, and running. 

Salmon Run is a community event, ultra marathon and team relay that brings people together. It follows the migration route of Atlantic Salmon along the River Exe from sea to spawning grounds. 

People are invited to join a day of creativity, nature, joy and endurance!

There will be running challenges from 44 to 1.5 miles. An ultra marathon and a non-competitve community relay in the beautiful Exe river valley. 

Organisers of the event say: “Our motivations are as pertinent as ever. We run with the salmon to celebrate their awesome life and their journey up our river Exe which they call home. 

“It’s all about the Atlantic Salmon whose numbers are down by 75% since the 70s and still falling. It’s a critical time for this magnificent yet highly endangered species which is potentially set to disappear from the Exe. 

“The salmon, as a keystone species, binds together diversity in the river catchment. The salmon faces many serious challenges, mostly man-made and increasingly exacerbated by climate change.” 

“Tidelines works with Westcountry Rivers Trust to improve the river habitat to help give salmon a fighting chance. Salmon Run brings this extraordinary species to light, highlights their incredible life cycle and migration and shows our love for the river and our community! And we have a lot of fun, learn from each other and get healthy at the same time! Come Join us this year! Run Wild with the Salmon!” 

People are being invited to come out in support of the runners or be a steward on the day. There will also be community stalls at the Transit Shed on Exeter Quay as well as other places along the route.  

To find out more, visit the Tidelines website at Salmon Run 2026 - Tidelines

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