Exmoor Trail Running Challenge
An outstanding Trail run awaits you within the beautiful and exhilarating Exmoor National Park. After a year away we are delighted to be returning to Cloud Farm in the famous Lorna Doone valley. The site has been acquired by the National Trust and vast improvements to the parking and facilities have been made, Now they really want us back, how could we say no!
Sat 17 Oct 2020
500
Competitor Limit
Cloud Farm
Lynton
Oare
Lynton
EX35 6NU
Event Stats
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12K
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Half
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Marathon
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Ultra
Distance
11.7 KM
7.3 Miles
Total Elevation
588 Meters
1929 Feet
Elevation Chart (Click Me!)
Entry Fee
£ 30
Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous
Registration: 9:30 am
Briefing: 10:15 am
Start Time: 10:30 am
Cut Off Time: 5:30 pm
Distance
24.5 KM
15.2 Miles
Total Elevation
1562 Meters
5125 Feet
Elevation Chart (Click Me!)
Entry Fee
£ 42
Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous
Registration: 8:30 am
Briefing: 9:15 am
Start Time: 9:30 am
Cut Off Time: 5:30 pm
Distance
42.5 KM
26.4 Miles
Total Elevation
2591 Meters
8501 Feet
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Entry Fee
£ 55
Difficulty: Strenuous
Registration: 7:30 am
Briefing: 8:15 am
Start Time: 8:30 am
Cut Off Time: 5:30 pm
Distance
52 KM
32.3 Miles
Total Elevation
3094 Meters
10151 Feet
Elevation Chart (Click Me!)
Entry Fee
£ 62
Difficulty: Strenuous
Registration: 6:30 am
Briefing: 7:15 am
Start Time: 7:30 am
Cut Off Time: 5:30 pm
An outstanding Trail run awaits you within the beautiful and exhilarating Exmoor National Park. After a year away we are delighted to be returning to Cloud Farm in the famous Lorna Doone valley. The site has been acquired by the National Trust and vast improvements to the parking and facilities have been made, Now they really want us back, how could we say no!
There are four new trail routes planned out for you. Which take in the best of the Exmoor National Park. You’ll be facing beautiful trails along river laden valley floors and wooded valley, before bursting out on to one of the most stunning stretches of coastline in the country.
Canicross Friendly.
What you get:-
* A large, gorgeous bespoke medal (individual ribbons for each distance). (All finishers)
* A Trail Events Morf Snood (All entrants)
* Chip timing
* Well Marked course (No self navigation needed)
* Well stocked checkpoints
* Amazingly friendly and helpful staff
* Full medical support
* Camping available
* Bar and refreshments available onsite
* Ellis Brigham Mountain Sports retail shop
* Trail Events retail shop
* Event photographs (Photos are FREE for you to download)
Cloud Farm will be putting no a menu for all the runners and campers for this event, catering for us from the Friday night onwards.
Cloud Farm Campsite Menu
Supper 16th October
12” Deep Pan Pizzas – (Margherita or Pepperoni)
Breakfast 17th October (early start till 11am)
Selection of Cereals – (to include milk)
Steaming Hot Porridge – (with a honey drizzle)
Crispy Bacon Baps – (served in a floured bap)
Selection of Croissants and Pastries
Hot Sausage Rolls
Selection of Hot & Cold Drinks
Confectionery, Crisps & Snacks
All Day 17th October (from 11am)
12” Deep Pan Pizzas – (Margherita or Pepperoni)
Exmoor Beef or Venison Burgers – served with salad garnish & slaw
Selection of Pasties (Traditional, Cheese ‘n’ Onion or Curried Vegetable)
Selection of Hot & Cold Drinks
Confectionery, Crisps & Snacks
The Route
An outstanding Trail run awaits you within the beautiful and exhilarating Exmoor National Park. After a year away we are delighted to be returning to Cloud Farm in the famous Lorna Doone valley. The site has been acquired by the National Trust and vast improvements to the parking and facilities have been made, Now they really want us back, how could we say no!
There are four new trail routes planned out for you. Which take in the best of the Exmoor National Park. You'll be facing beautiful trails along river laden valley floors and wooded valley, before bursting out on to one of the most stunning stretches of coastline in the country.
Half Marathon route description coming soon!
Marathon route description coming soon!
Ultra Marathon route description coming soon!
Checkpoint Info
At our checkpoints you will find water, squash, coke, electrolytes, sweets, crisps, nuts, chocolate, bananas 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.
Checkpoint Info
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Kit List
12K 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)
12K Advised Kit
- Reusable Cup
- Foil Blanket
- Whistle
- Waterproof Trousers (Taped Seams)
- Map - To Be Printed From Our Website
- Hat
- Gloves
Half 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)
- Map - To Be Printed From Our Website
- Foil Blanket
- Whistle
- Base Layer
Half Advised Kit
- Reusable Cup
- Waterproof Trousers (Taped Seams)
- Emergency Food
- Hat
- Gloves
- First Aid Kit
Marathon 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
Marathon Advised Kit
- Reusable Cup
Ultra 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
Ultra Advised Kit
- Reusable Cup
Parking
Ample Parking is available at Cloud Farm in our new car park.
Flat easy access field
Cost for parking – £5 per vehicle all day parking. CASH ONLY
Number & Timing Chip
Numbers and timing chip's are to be collected on the day of the event at registration.
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 also use striped tape, these are placed after any split to reassure you that you are on the correct trail. We also use them along long stretches where no turn off is required or directional arrows needed.
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.
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
- 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 (£10)
- GPS tracking units (available at £20 per day for hire)
Camping
Camping is available at Cloud Farm Camping -
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/holidays/cloud-farm-campsite
Please book directly through the link above with Cloud Farm.
Trail Events Co Shop
The Trail Events Logo ‘established 2014’ Technical Tee – Comes in two colour options
£15.00
Combat Green | Blue
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The Trail Events Co logo hoodie ‘Established 2014’ Comes in four colour options
£28.00
Charcoal | Grape | Pepper Red | Bright Royal
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Trail Events Morf Snood – Comes in four colour options
£8.00
Midnight Camo | Arctic Camo | Bright Orange | Bright Pink
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