Exmoor Mountain Marathon
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Exmoor Mountain Marathon, 23rd to 25th October 2026, Simonsbath, Exmoor
The Exmoor Mountain Marathon is a pairs mountain marathon for teams of two, organised by South West Fell Runners. The event is for adults only and will be run under FRA rules with race licence and UKA insurance. Entry is limited to a maximum of 100 pairs and registration takes place on Friday evening.
The format uses a fixed camp for Friday and Saturday nights included in entry, so participants do not need to carry tents. Routes are not revealed until each day starts; bespoke maps, traditional orienteering flags, and punching markers are used, and full tracking is provided. Results and prizes are based on combined times across both days. Race categories cover long and standard courses and separate open and female team classes.
Distances:
- Saturday 25 km standard course
- Saturday 40 km long course
- Sunday 20 km and 30 km courses
Mandatory running kit includes full waterproofs, full body cover, gloves, hat, whistle, compass, rations for the day, minimum 500 ml water plus an emergency bag per person, a small first aid kit, a head torch, and a charged phone.
Camping included in entry offers toilets, hot showers, running water and a wild swimming pool. There is an option to book a farm cooked meal on Saturday evening. Early bird entry before the end of June is £65 per person with an FRA discount applied. South West Fell Runners is non profit and proceeds support the sport and donations to mountain rescue teams and national parks. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
