Sat 30 Jul 2022
Exmoor Trail Running Challenge 2022
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
53.8 KM
33.4 Miles
Total Elevation
2853 Meters
9360 Feet
Entry Fee
£68
Elevation Chart
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Registration
6:30 am
Briefing
7:15 am
Start Time
7:30 am
Cut Off Time
Sat 30th - 5:30 pm
Distance
41.9 KM
26 Miles
Total Elevation
2136 Meters
7008 Feet
Entry Fee
£58
Elevation Chart
(Click Me!)
Registration
7:30 am
Briefing
8:15 pm
Start Time
8:30 am
Cut Off Time
Sat 30th - 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 30th - 5:30 pm
Distance
12 KM
7.5 Miles
Total Elevation
769 Meters
2523 Feet
Entry Fee
£33
Elevation Chart
(Click Me!)
Registration
9:30 am
Briefing
10:15 am
Start Time
10:30 am
Cut Off Time
Sat 30th - 5:30 pm
Download Ultra GPX File13KM
From Start Line
9KM
To Next Checkpoint
40KM
To Finish Line
51.1541 -3.58032
What Three Words:
cured.boring.planting Google Maps22KM
From Start Line
8.5KM
To Next Checkpoint
31KM
To Finish Line
51.19687 -3.5764
What Three Words:
registry.beaks.airbag Google Maps30.5KM
From Start Line
15.5KM
To Next Checkpoint
22.5KM
To Finish Line
51.20351 -3.65983
What Three Words:
crouches.senses.cheetahs Google Maps46KM
From Start Line
7.8KM
To Next Checkpoint
7.8KM
To Finish Line
51.21879 -3.62693
What Three Words:
envisage.lousy.mistress Google MapsAt our checkpoints you will find items such as:-
Water,
Squash,
Coke,
Electrolytes,
Sweets,
Crisps,
Nuts,
Chocolate,
Bananas,
Melon
Cake,
New Potatoes
Along with 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 drinks.
13KM
From Start Line
9KM
To Next Checkpoint
28.9KM
To Finish Line
51.1541 -3.58032
What Three Words:
cured.boring.planting Google Maps22KM
From Start Line
8.5KM
To Next Checkpoint
19.9KM
To Finish Line
51.19687 -3.5764
What Three Words:
registry.beaks.airbag Google Maps30.5KM
From Start Line
4.5KM
To Next Checkpoint
11.4KM
To Finish Line
51.20351 -3.65983
What Three Words:
crouches.senses.cheetahs Google Maps35KM
From Start Line
6.9KM
To Next Checkpoint
6.6KM
To Finish Line
51.21879 -3.62693
What Three Words:
envisage.lousy.mistress Google MapsAt our checkpoints you will find items such as:-
Water,
Squash,
Coke,
Electrolytes,
Sweets,
Crisps,
Nuts,
Chocolate,
Bananas,
Melon
Cake,
New Potatoes
Along with 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 drinks.
13KM
From Start Line
10KM
To Next Checkpoint
10KM
To Finish Line
51.21823 -3.50827
What Three Words:
hotspots.screaming.formless Google MapsAt our checkpoints you will find items such as:-
Water,
Squash,
Coke,
Electrolytes,
Sweets,
Crisps,
Nuts,
Chocolate,
Bananas,
Melon
Cake,
New Potatoes
Along with 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 drinks.
This distance has no checkpoints.
At our checkpoints you will find items such as:-
Water,
Squash,
Coke,
Electrolytes,
Sweets,
Crisps,
Nuts,
Chocolate,
Bananas,
Melon
Cake,
New Potatoes
Along with 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 drinks.
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
- GPS Route File
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
- GPS Route File
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
- GPS Route File
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
- GPS Route File
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 covering 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.
Canicross friendly (please ensure your dog has trained properly for the event).
Event Galleries All Upcoming Races
Event Video
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
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.
Bibs and timing chips are collected on the day, during the registration period. Both the number and the timing chip have to be worn at all times during the event.
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.
Self Navigation runs (Dartmoor 100, Dartmoor 50), no signage will be used. Way marks on the national pathways will show the way, along with your gps units.
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 book a camping spot please add camping to your basket when checking out when entering an event.
Camping will be found in the merchandise section on RaceNation.
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 (£15)
- GPS tracking units (available at £20 per day for hire – Snowdonia Marathon and Ultra have GPS trackers supplied as part of the entry fee)
