East Devon 8 Trigs
Budleigh Salterton, United Kingdom • 3 Oct 2026
Event Overview
The East Devon 8 Trigs is a self-navigation trail event. It takes place on a single date and offers three main route options based on visiting a different number of triangulation pillars (trig points). Participants can enter as solo runners or in pairs of two. The event is open to both runners and walkers.
Available Distances
There are three approximate distance options:
- 3 Trigs Half Marathon: approximately 21 km.
- 6 Trigs Marathon: approximately 42 km.
- 8 Trigs Ultramarathon: approximately 53 km.
Event Details
The event is not waymarked, requiring participants to use self-navigation. A participant handbook and suggested GPX route files will be provided. Participants must stamp a card at each trig point to prove their visit. All routes start and finish at Budleigh Salterton Cricket Club in Devon. The routes for the 2026 edition will be run in an anti-clockwise direction.
Route Information
The Half Marathon route stays on the western side of the Otter Valley. The Marathon route crosses to the eastern side of the valley. The Ultramarathon route crosses the Sid Valley to find two additional trig points before returning along the South West Coast Path. The terrain includes coastal paths, commons, and valley crossings. The event base at the cricket club offers car parking, a bar, a cafe, and hot showers. GPS tracking is used for the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.