Exmoor Running and Walking Festival
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About the race
The Exmoor Running and Walking Festival takes place in Exmoor National Park from 25 to 27 June 2027 and is based in a remote part of the park. Entries are open and close on 18 June 2027.
The festival brings together two established events, the Exmoor Perambulation and Man vs Moor. The Exmoor Perambulation is a historic, self-navigated circular long distance walking event with origins over 725 years. Its route follows the original boundary of the Royal Hunting Forest as recorded at the time of its sale in 1818. Parts of the Perambulation route cross land only accessible with the permission of landowners, and detailed instructions, maps and GPX files are provided to help participants follow the agreed route. The Perambulation accepts walkers and offers entries for runners.
Events across the weekend include:
- Sunset Swim at Pinkery Pond.
- 30 miles long distance walk or ultra trail option.
- 15 miles long distance walk or wild trail run.
- 5 km Man vs Moor Light.
- 10 km Man vs Moor Classic.
- 10 miles Man vs Moor Ultimate.
Friday and Saturday nights feature social gatherings, a guest speaker and film screenings. Man vs Moor routes run through the Chains area and remote parts of the park. Entrants in Man vs Moor have options to purchase a wooden medal and top finishers receive trophies; hot chocolate is supplied to finishers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
