Pagan Trails
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About the race
Pagan Trails takes place on Saturday 30 January 2027 and is based in Chagford in the north-eastern corner of Dartmoor. The routes visit stone circles and other pagan sites in this part of north Dartmoor and run in midwinter conditions.
The event comprises two distances:
- Marathon: over 28 miles, ~1500 m ascent, 8 hour time limit.
- Half Marathon: well over 14 miles, almost 700 m ascent, 4 hour time limit.
Both races start and finish at the Chagford Cricket and Football Club, which serves as Event HQ. There are four full outdoor aid stations on the Marathon course and two on the Half Marathon course. GPS trackers are used and provided for the Marathon distance. Cut-offs and time limits will be strictly enforced.
Minimum ages are 20 years for the Marathon and 17 years for the Half Marathon. Mandatory kit requirements include a waterproof jacket, trail shoes, a backpack with the specified fluid capacity, spare warm baselayer, warm hat and gloves, emergency food and foil blanket, and a mobile phone with organiser and medic contact numbers. Marathon runners must carry waterproof leggings, a headtorch, and the capacity to carry 1 litre of fluid. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
