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Student Free Raceday

Event Date: 
13/11/2013 - 1:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Racecourse

Exeter’s mid November meeting is when students descend on Haldon Hill to enjoy a free day at the races.

Anyone who is studying, whether its for a degree, or a British Horse Society exam is welcome to attend for free, as long as they possess a valid student card.

A free behind the scenes tour precedes the six races, and Luke Harvey will be offering his tips from the winners’ enclosure too.

Students are also eligible for a 50 per cent discount off Grandstand and Paddock tickets throughout the season.

Seven races are on the card with the first off at 1.40pm and...

Plymouth Half Marathon

Event Date: 
28/04/2013 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Venue: 
The Hoe, Plymouth

Plymouth's half marathon, is a traffic-free road race set in the heart of Plymouth. Runners will once again gather on the Hoe to start their 13.1mile journey around Plymouth.

The great course, good reputation and atmosphere ensure that this iconic Plymouth race attracts everyone from local, national and international athletes as well as beginners, club runners and charity runners.

The traffic-free course is open to all abilities and will start and finish at the Hoe.

Please visit www.plymouthhalfmarathon.co.uk for entry and more details, or ring the Plymouth Half...

Multi-million pound boost to Devon’s economy

More than £7.3 million was injected into Devon’s economy from this year’s Tour of Britain cycle race.

Devon County Council hosted this year’s section of the race from Barnstaple to Dartmouth over Dartmoor.

And according to independent research commissioned by the tour organisers, an extra £7.3 million was spent in the county as a direct result of the event. Devon County Council hosted this year’s section of the race from Barnstaple to Dartmouth over Dartmoor.

That is more than double the £3.1 million that was generated for the county’s economy by...

RockSolidRace

Event Date: 
15/03/2014 - 9:30am
Venue: 
Escot Park

Are you ready to hit this seriously swampy, party filled playground? An obstacle course race like no other – it’s a cocktail of mud, sweat and team work that will push your mettle to the max! You’ve got the option of the 5k Dash or the 10k RockSolid.

The 1,200 acre estate has a few well-placed hills but by and large it’s a flat course with extreme levels of mud. Tie those trainers on tight – you won’t want to be searching around in these swamps! Take on 46 obstacles, many new for 2014; pyramids, 8-foot walls, Arabian walks, icy waters and the Lumberjack sprint. And with 5 water...

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