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Okehampton running club has over 150 members of all abilities, and we welcome new members. We meet at the Pavilion in Simmons Park for sessions every Tuesday and Thursday evening. Whatever your challenge, come and join a friendly group of like-minded people and become part of team ORC!

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Haldon Night 10km

January 19, 2026

On Saturday, Sportiva Events’ popular 10k night trail race returned to Haldon Forest. The single lap course started at 6.30pm with the route marked with refelctive arrows that the runners

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Haldon Night 10km

January 19, 2026

On Saturday, Sportiva Events’ popular 10k night trail race returned to Haldon Forest. The single lap course started at 6.30pm with the route marked with refelctive arrows that the runners

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Okehampton Running Club first ever 1km time trial. Held on the Granite Way 3rd Sept 2024.
ORC 1km time trial 2024
The finale of the 45 week Couch to 50k programme.
Okehampton RC Cto50k Ultramarathon event
The penultimate event in the Okehampton RC Cto50k series. The event coincided with the Ten Tors which made the route buzzing with helicopters, all the Army, Navy and RAF, mountain rescue and medics along with the youngster participating. The weather was glorious.
Okehampton RC Cto50k Marathon event
Phase 3 of 5, the Half Marathon. We made our way along Ball Hill, through the forest and up and up and up until we got to Steeperton Tor, along the ridge to Cosdon. Then back into Belstone for the final descent back to the Pavilion.
Okehampton RC Cto50k HM event
Okehampton Running Club are embarking on an ambitious training plan that will get novice runners down any or all of these milestones. The plan was designed by our experienced England Athletics Endurance coach, Robert Richards. An avid Ultra Distance runner. He has completed 100Mile, 100km and 50km events. This was the completion of phase 2, a 10km circuit around the loacally known "ringroad", which is high on Dartmoor around a military road. A great introduction to Dartmoor. Robert has his own channel that can be viewed below; https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTLK8srLHpw8cpLIkPYJoQA Happy watching
Okehampton RC Cto50k 10k event
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Member Testimonials

“Joining the running club reignited my interest in running. Everyone is so encouraging and friendly. I would never have discovered moor running without Rob Richard’s moor running sessions; in fact, the club has introduced me to local areas that I never knew existed. Joining the club has done wonders for my well-being and physical health.”
Lucy Gooding
Lucy Gooding
The chance to run on Dartmoor in the safety of a knowledgeable group of runners who are great company. I also enjoy the competitive side of the club, particularly the fell racing series. Just a great bunch of people.​
Daniel Heggs
Daniel Heggs
The club is largely responsible for my new found love of fell running! The club’s summer series with the pre-race recces really make fell running accessible - probably not something I’d have had the confidence to otherwise attempt. Thanks to the great coaches I’m even starting to enjoy speedwork and training sessions - something I’ve previously avoided.​
Claire Watkins
Claire Watkins
Love running with a group and our coaches are great! Knowledgeable of the local area and supportive to all runners. Great team of people who help to run the club.
Jacqueline Rice
Jacqueline Rice
I've really enjoyed Robs Dartmoor runs these last 2 years. Not to mention how inspirational the virtual runs were through lockdown. Been a real pleasure to run with the club.
Ian Ripper
Ian Ripper