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East Devon 8 Trigs

Budleigh Salterton, United Kingdom • 8 Nov 2025

The East Devon 8 Trigs is a self-navigation trail running and walking event held at Budleigh Salterton Cricket Club in Devon. Scheduled for November 2025, it offers three distance options: a 21km Half Marathon (3 Trigs), a 42km Marathon (6 Trigs), and a 53km Ultramarathon (8 Trigs). Participants can compete solo or in pairs, with GPS tracking provided. The course features varied terrain including coastal paths, woodlands, and hills, visiting historic trig points—concrete pillars used for triangulation—across East Devon. The event emphasizes navigation skills without marked routes, with facilities such as parking, a bar, café, and hot showers available at the base. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South West (England) Budleigh Salterton

Race information

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53 km
8 Trigs Ultramarathon (53km)
42 km
6 Trigs Marathon (42km)
21 km
3 Trigs Half Marathon (21km)
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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