The Combe Crawler
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The Combe Crawler
The Combe Crawler is a cross country running event organised by Ilfracombe Running Club, usually held on the last Sunday of November in North Devon. The course covers 13.6 km (8.5 miles) with an ascent of 543 m (1781 ft) and runs over hilly terrain that includes steep coastal paths and countryside sections.
The 2026 event is scheduled to use Ilfracombe Football Club as the base. Entries for 2026 open on 1 September 2026. The field is limited to a maximum of 200 participants and entrants must be at least 16 years old. Chip timing was introduced for the 2026 event.
This is primarily a running event. Entrants are expected to be able to complete the course within two and a half hours for the safety of event crew who may be on the course for several hours before the event begins. Finishers receive a bespoke medal and there are prizes for overall top three finishers and for age category winners. Proceeds from the event will be donated to The Penguin Sports Foundation. The race holds a permit with the Trail Running Association. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
