East Devon 8 Trigs

Event

East Devon 8 Trigs takes place on Saturday 3 October 2026 at Budleigh Salterton Cricket Club, East Budleigh Road, Budleigh Salterton, Devon. The event is organised by Climb South West Ltd. Entries open 3 December 2025 and close 24 September 2026. The event is self navigation, allows solo entries or teams of two, is open to runners and walkers, and uses GPS tracking. The event base offers car parking, a bar, a cafe and hot showers.

Courses and logistics

Three route options are offered; distances are approximate:

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

All routes start at the cricket club and initially follow the South West Coast Path to West Down Beacon, then head inland across Woodbury Common. The Half returns after Woodbury trigpoint. The Marathon and Ultra cross the River Otter and climb to Beacon Hill; the Ultra continues to Buckton Hill and Weston Cliff before returning via High Peak. Routes will be reversed for 2026. A suggested route and GPX file will be available on Outdoor Active and the OS Explorer 115 map is recommended. Participants must stamp a card at each trigpoint to prove visits. One trigpoint (Buckton Hill) is currently inaccessible; a wooden signpost on the bridleway is specified as the alternative. Entry fees vary by course and increase from 1 February 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.