East Devon 8 and 5 Trigs

Budleigh Salterton, United Kingdom • 6 Dec 2025

The East Devon 8 & 5 Trigs event offers challenging trail running options, including a half marathon, marathon, and ultramarathon, all centered around navigating eight trig points in East Devon. Participants self-navigate along scenic routes that incorporate varied terrain, with distances ranging from approximately 21 km to 53 km. The event emphasizes navigation skills, with routes starting in Budleigh Salterton and passing notable landmarks such as West Down Beacon and Woodbury Common. The courses feature stunning views, including the South West Coast Path, and require participants to locate trig points without waymarks. The event caters to runners and walkers, with GPS tracking and a supportive base at the Budleigh Salterton Cricket Club. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

53 km
8 Trigs Ultramarathon (53km)
42 km
6 Trigs Marathon (42km)
21 km
3 Trigs Half Marathon (21km)
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