Upcoming Events

2027 Bishop Fleming Great West Run
Run Exeter's iconic road race for Vranch House! The Bishop Fleming Great West Run returns on Sunday 23rd May 2027, with a half marathon and a 10k to choose from.
We have free charity places for both distances. Grab one, commit to raising the minimum fundraising target for Vranch House, and every mile you run will help children with physical difficulties across Devon.
The route starts and finishes at Exhibition Field on Summer Lane - right on our doorstep - with thousands of runners and brilliant crowds all the way round.
What to expect:
- Choose your distance: Half Marathon (9:00 AM start) or 10k (9:40 AM start)
- A free charity place - you commit to a minimum fundraising target for Vranch House
- Exeter's biggest road race, with huge crowds and support
- Starts and finishes at Exhibition Field, minutes from Vranch House

Jurassic Express Hiking Trail
Lace up your boots and take on the world-famous Jurassic Coast in support of Vranch House Children's Charity!
Starting on the beautiful Swanage seafront, choose from three distances - 21k (half marathon), 16.5k or 10.5k - taking in Old Harry Rocks, Studland and some of the most breathtaking coastal scenery in the UK, before crossing the finish line beneath the historic ruins of Corfe Castle.
Then comes the best bit: board a private vintage steam train for a memorable journey back to Swanage.
Charity places are available - sign up to fundraise for Vranch House and help change children's lives with every step.
What to expect:
- Choose your distance: 21k, 16.5k or 10.5k
- Spectacular views of Old Harry Rocks, Studland and the Jurassic Coast
- Finish beneath the ruins of Corfe Castle
- A private vintage steam train ride back to Swanage
- Walk it at your own pace - all abilities welcome

Jurassic Express Trail Run
Prefer to run it? Take on the Jurassic Express Trail Run in support of Vranch House Children's Charity!
Starting on Swanage seafront, race your chosen distance - 21k (half marathon), 16.5k or 10.5k - along firm chalk paths and sandy tracks past Old Harry Rocks and Studland, finishing beneath the historic ruins of Corfe Castle.
Every finisher then boards a private vintage steam train for the journey back to Swanage - the perfect way to catch your breath.
Charity places are available - sign up to fundraise for Vranch House and make every mile count.
What to expect:
- Choose your distance: 21k, 16.5k or 10.5k
- Fast, runnable chalk paths and sandy coastal tracks
- Finish beneath the ruins of Corfe Castle
- A private vintage steam train ride back to Swanage
- Medal and memories included!