East Devon 8 Trigs
Budleigh Salterton, United Kingdom • 8 Nov 2025
Event summary
East Devon 8 Trigs takes place on Saturday 8 November 2025 from Budleigh Salterton Cricket Club, East Budleigh Road, Budleigh Salterton, Devon, EX9 7BA. The event offers three route options: a 3 Trigs Half Marathon (about 21 km), a 6 Trigs Marathon (about 42 km) and an 8 Trigs Ultramarathon (about 53 km). It is a self navigation event open to solo entrants or teams of two, and it is open to runners and walkers. GPS tracking is used.
Routes and practical details
All routes start at Budleigh Salterton Cricket Club and follow the South West Coast Path to West Down Beacon, then head inland across Woodbury Common. The half route stays on the western side of the Otter Valley and returns after Woodbury trigpoint. The marathon and ultra cross the Otter Valley and climb Beacon Hill; the ultra continues to Buckton Hill and Weston Cliff before returning via High Peak. Competitors must stamp a card at each trig to prove visits.
Practical facilities at the event base include car parking, a bar, a cafe and hot showers. A suggested route and GPX file will be available, and Explorer 115 (Exmouth and Sidmouth) is the recommended paper map. One trig, Buckton Hill, is currently inaccessible; a wooden signpost on the bridleway is given as the alternative. Entry opens 17 February 2025 and closes 31 October 2025. Entry fees include: per person Ultra £75, Marathon £55, Half £35; pairs teams Ultra £145, Marathon £105, Half £65. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.