Sat 31 Jul 2021
Exmoor Trail Running Challenge 2021
This years event has moved home and is now set at the wonderful Allerford Recreation Ground just outside Porlock on the Exmoor coast, which is all part of the amazing Holnicote Estate part of the National Trust.
Ultra | Marathon | Half Marathon | 12K
Location
Allerford Recreation Ground32 Harepark Allerford Minehead TA24 8HLCompetitor Limit
800
Distance
55 KM
34.2 Miles
Total Elevation
2808 Meters
9213 Feet
Entry Fee
£62
Elevation Chart
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Registration
6:30 am
Briefing
7:15 am
Start Time
7:30 am
Cut Off Time
Sat 31st - 5:30 pm
Distance
44 KM
27.3 Miles
Total Elevation
2097 Meters
6880 Feet
Entry Fee
£55
Elevation Chart
(Click Me!)
Registration
7:30 am
Briefing
8:15 pm
Start Time
8:30 am
Cut Off Time
Sat 31st - 5:30 pm
Distance
25 KM
15.5 Miles
Total Elevation
1258 Meters
4127 Feet
Entry Fee
£45
Elevation Chart
(Click Me!)
Registration
8:30 am
Briefing
9:15 am
Start Time
9:30 am
Cut Off Time
Sat 31st - 5:30 pm
Distance
12 KM
7.5 Miles
Total Elevation
769 Meters
2523 Feet
Entry Fee
£30
Elevation Chart
(Click Me!)
Registration
9:30 am
Briefing
10:15 am
Start Time
10:30 am
Cut Off Time
Sat 31st - 5:30 pm
Download Ultra GPX FileAt our checkpoints you will find water, squash, coke, electrolytes, sweets, crisps, nuts, chocolate, bananas, cake, new potatoes and other carby bits on the marathon and ultra checkpoints . We are trying to reduce the use of plastic so we ask runners to bring reusable cups for coke and squash. There will not be any checkpoints during runs on our training weekends.
Checkpoint information coming soon.
At our checkpoints you will find water, squash, coke, electrolytes, sweets, crisps, nuts, chocolate, bananas, cake, new potatoes and other carby bits on the marathon and ultra checkpoints . We are trying to reduce the use of plastic so we ask runners to bring reusable cups for coke and squash. There will not be any checkpoints during runs on our training weekends.
Checkpoint information coming soon.
At our checkpoints you will find water, squash, coke, electrolytes, sweets, crisps, nuts, chocolate, bananas, cake, new potatoes and other carby bits on the marathon and ultra checkpoints . We are trying to reduce the use of plastic so we ask runners to bring reusable cups for coke and squash. There will not be any checkpoints during runs on our training weekends.
Checkpoint information coming soon.
At our checkpoints you will find water, squash, coke, electrolytes, sweets, crisps, nuts, chocolate, bananas, cake, new potatoes and other carby bits on the marathon and ultra checkpoints . We are trying to reduce the use of plastic so we ask runners to bring reusable cups for coke and squash. There will not be any checkpoints during runs on our training weekends.
Checkpoint information coming soon.
Ultra Kit List
Mandatory Kit
- Fully Charged Mobile Phone
- Race Directors Contact Number (supplied on the day)
- 500ml Water Carrier - Full From The Start
- Waterproof Jacket (Taped Seams)
- Waterproof Trousers (Taped Seams)
- Map - To Be Printed From Our Website
- Compass
- Foil Blanket
- Whistle
- Head Torch
- Emergency Food
- Hat
- Gloves
- Base Layer
- First Aid Kit
- Reusable Cup
Marathon Kit List
Mandatory Kit
- Fully Charged Mobile Phone
- Race Directors Contact Number (supplied on the day)
- 500ml Water Carrier - Full From The Start
- Waterproof Jacket (Taped Seams)
- Waterproof Trousers (Taped Seams)
- Map - To Be Printed From Our Website
- Compass
- Foil Blanket
- Whistle
- Head Torch
- Emergency Food
- Hat
- Gloves
- Base Layer
- First Aid Kit
- Reusable Cup
Half Marathon Kit List
Mandatory Kit
- Fully Charged Mobile Phone
- Race Directors Contact Number (supplied on the day)
- 500ml Water Carrier - Full From The Start
- Map - To Be Printed From Our Website
- Foil Blanket
- Reusable Cup
Advised Kit
- Whistle
- Waterproof Jacket (Taped Seams)
- Emergency Food
12K Kit List
Mandatory Kit
- Fully Charged Mobile Phone
- Race Directors Contact Number (supplied on the day)
- 500ml Water Carrier - Full From The Start
- Map - To Be Printed From Our Website
Advised Kit
- Reusable Cup
- Foil Blanket
- Emergency Food
This years event has moved home and is now set at the wonderful Allerford Recreation Ground just outside Porlock on the Exmoor coast, which is all part of the amazing Holnicote Estate part of the National Trust.
Don’t worry we haven’t moved far and we’ve kept in all the open moorland and coastal sections to make this a truly exceptional trail run in the heart of the Exmoor National Park.
A truly exceptional area for trail running, with the marathon and ultra runners cover areas around Dunkery Hill and Horner Wood, two nature reserves before joining the South West Coast Path back towards Porlock and the finish.
The 12k and half marathon runners, stay on the coastal side of the A39, where you will enjoy running through some stunning wood sections and the fantastic coastal path around Porlock and Bossington Hill.
An outstanding Trail run awaits you within the beautiful and exhilarating Exmoor National Park. Leaving the tranquil village of Allerford deep within the National Parks you arrive on forest trials that lead you to a 19th Century Memorial Hut.
Following the trail across the Moor you arrive at Selworthy Beacon, leaving the Beacon behind you take the coastal path with spectacular views towards Hursltone Point and the coast.
The trail takes you to the lower coastal path before you climb to reach Bossington Hill before heading back through the Allerford Plantation and the Agnes Fountain Monument and the finish..
Event Galleries All Upcoming Races
Additional Info
Parking
Ample Parking is available at Allerford Recreation Ground and a-joining field.
Sign posts and flags will also be out on show to guide you into Allerford village and the parking area.
Cost for parking – £5 per vehicle all day parking. CASH ONLY
Number & Timing Chip
For our events, numbers and timing chips are sent to runners in the post approximately 1 week before the event. Please ensure your address is up to date on the system you used to register, at least 2 weeks. If you enter the event at the last minute, you will be able to collect your bib and timing chip on the day.
Please make a note of your registration time for the distance you selected and make sure you arrive giving yourself enough time to register.
Please also make a note of your briefing time and ensure you attend the briefing.
Both the number and the timing chip have to be worn at all times during the event.
You also have the chance to rent GPS tracking units, which enable your friends and family to track you all the way around the course.
Signage
We use a number of signs during our events. Arrow markers are on a hi-viz reflective red with white arrow to mark the direction to be taken.
We advise runners to bring a map of the route with them on event day in case of emergencies. You can download the map and print it and you can download GPX files to your device.
Regarding training weekends, no signage will be provided, as all runs will be guided.
Camping Info
Camping is available at Hare Park, Allerford Recreation Ground.
Cost £7 per person per night (Plus £5 for your vehicle)
Please note this is a basic campsite.
Fresh Water tap and Portaloos onsite.
No Electrical hookups available.
No disposable barbecues or fire pits allowed.
To reserve a camping spot please write to [email protected] with your arrival time & tent size/camper van information included.
What You Get
- Trail Events Co large bespoke finishers medal
- Trophies for first three male and female runners in each distance, plus a trophy for the first male and female over 50 in each distance (For the Backyard Ultra, only the winner gets a trophy)
- Energy refreshments at the checkpoints and finish line
- Experienced medical cover – Medics (Mobile)
- Friendly, personal assistants, advice and support
- Fully Signed Course
- Chip Timing
- Free Professional Race Photos
- Trail Events Co Snood
- Also on offer:
- Technical Running T-shirt (£15)
- For the Backyard Ultra, you can purchase a limited edition T-shirt (£15) and a limited edition hoody (£30)
- GPS tracking units (available at £20 per day for hire)
