Welcome to the Exe Valley Challenge

Exe Valley Challenge 2024

The Exe Valley Challenge takes place annually at Isca Academy. It features over 100 teams from schools across Exeter and the surrounding region.  The aim is to provide an exciting opportunity for children to challenge themselves and work independently in a fun and safe environment.  This 2025 event will take place on Sunday 13th July 2025.

Objective

After a staggered start from Isca Academy each team will follow a circular route, either a 5, 7 or 10 mile course around the River Exe.  The route will not be marked on the ground and teams will have to use basic map reading and orienteering skills.  Checkpoints will be marked on the maps provided and teams should aim to complete each stage within the prescribed time.  Penalty points will be given to teams arriving either late or early.  In addition, a question sheet will be issued to Senior and Junior teams to gain bonus points. 
All competitors who complete the Challenge will receive a medal.
All scores are compiled and the team with the least penalty points on completion will be the winner of their category.  Trophies are awarded to 7 different winning categories plus an additional trophy is awarded to the Overall Wining Team.

Teams

Teams must start with 4 participants. This can be made up of any combination and the category in which they compete will be determined by the eldest member of the group. Teams of less than 4 will not normally be allowed to start. 

Sponsorship

Children Hospice South West is a fantastic local charity and over the years this event has raised over £10,000 in sponsorship money for them.  We would encourage participants to continue this tremendous work by downloading the CHSW Sponsorship Form.

Entry deadline

Entries will open in January 2025 and we will send entry forms to all schools who have previously entered teams. This event has become extremely popular with a growing number of entries, so please bear in mind that it will be a first-come-first-served basis with applications closing in May 2025.

If you have any questions about the event or would like to ensure your contact details are up to date then please don’t hesitate to contact our event organiser, Ollie Milverton, on evc@iscaexeter.co.uk    

Key Information

This area will be updated in January 2025 when we begin the process of planning for the next event!