Exmoor Trail Running Challenge

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.

Sat 26 Oct 2019

Trail Running

800
Competitor Limit

Allerford Recreation Ground, Hare Park,
Allerford,
Minehead,
Exmoor,
TA24 8HL

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Event Stats

  • Trail Events Co 12K
  • Trail Events Co Half

  • Trail Events Co Marathon
  • Trail Events Co Ultra

Distance

11.9 KM

7.4 Miles

Total Elevation

769 Meters

2523 Feet

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Elevation Chart

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

22.8 KM

14.2 Miles

Total Elevation

1299 Meters

4262 Feet

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Elevation Chart

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

43.2 KM

26.8 Miles

Total Elevation

2165 Meters

7103 Feet

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Elevation Chart

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

52.9 KM

32.9 Miles

Total Elevation

2808 Meters

9213 Feet

Elevation Chart (Click Me!)

Elevation Chart

Entry Fee

£ 62

Difficulty: Strenuous

Registration: 6:30 am

Briefing: 7:15 am

Start Time: 7:30 am

Cut Off Time: 5:30 pm

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.

The Route

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..

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 and onto the open moors..various trials with hidden gems await you …forest trails, enchanting villages, an abundance of wildlife and nature before hitting the coastal path with outstanding views out to sea. Following the path you will encounter the ancient remains Burgundy Chapel…before heading back to the open moors towards Hurlstone Point.. 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…

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 the beautiful Church of Selworthy …following the trail you will be striding towards Dunkery Hill and its famous Beacon…following the Coleridge Way. Dunkery & Horner Wood National Nature Reserves greet you for this enchanting section, steeped in history and wildlife ..Horner Hill and the best little tea rooms await you before you head out to the village of Porlock. Following the trails you then once again explore the open moors and fields before heading back towards the scenic coast and the pretty Porlock Weir…then you have the amazing views of the coast passing Porlock pebbly beach leading to grass paths that take you pass the Dead Trees on the Marsh …..you fast approach the quaint village of Bossington before returning to the forest trials of the Allerford Plantation with the Agnes Fountain Monument and on to the finish…

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 the beautiful Church of Selworthy …following the trail you will be striding towards Dunkery Hill and its famous Beacon…following the Coleridge Way. Dunkery & Horner Wood National Nature Reserves greet you for this enchanting section, steeped in history and wildlife ..Horner Hill and the best little tea rooms await you before you head out to the village of Porlock. Leaving Porlock behind you head you continue on the Coleridge Way to Sugar loaf Hill and the amazing views over looking Embelle Wood Beach …from here you follow the coastal path through the woods to the village of Porlock Weir.. leaving the woods behind you follow the Porlock Pebble Beach leading to grass paths that take you pass the Dead Trees on the Marsh …..you fast approach the quaint village of Bossington before returning to the forest trials of the Allerford Plantation with the Agnes Fountain Monument and on to the finish…

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.

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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
  • 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)

Half Advised Kit

  • Reusable Cup
  • Foil Blanket
  • Map - To Be Printed From Our Website
  • Hat
  • Gloves

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

Marathon Advised Kit

  • Reusable Cup
  • Base Layer
  • First Aid Kit

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

Ultra Advised Kit

  • Reusable Cup
  • Base Layer
  • First Aid Kit

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

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
  • Energy refreshments at the checkpoints and finish line
  • Experienced medical cover – Medics (Mobile)
  • Friendly, personal assistants, advice and support
  • Fully Signed Course
  • Chip Timing
  • Also on offer:
  • Technical Running T-shirt (£10)
  • GPS tracking units (available at £20 per day for hire)

What Do You Get
Camping

Camping

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.

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