East Devon Round

Event

The East Devon Round 2026 is a trail running festival held in Offwell, near Honiton, on the first bank holiday weekend in May. Event HQ and camping are at Offwell Village Hall (EX14 9SE); HQ opens Friday 1 May and closes midday Sunday 3 May. The festival includes a Friday evening community story and meal, race day on Saturday 2 May, and a Big Breakfast with a mini round on Sunday 3 May. The full event is an UTMB Index race and will be held under UK Athletics rules with Trail Running Association licence number 7838. Courses are GPS tracked using Geo Tracks.

Routes and entry

Distances and key route facts:

• East Devon Round: approx 68 miles, 10,815 ft elevation, 9 aid stations.
• East Devon Half: approx 38 miles, 5,968 ft elevation, 5 aid stations.
• The Other Half: approx 31 miles, 4,598 ft elevation, 5 aid stations, invitation only.
• EDR QTR: approx 15 miles, 2,018 ft elevation, 2 aid stations.

Routes pass through two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. All courses are marked and GPS tracks (GPX) are provided; participants are expected to be able to self-navigate. Age-to-distance guidance follows England Athletics and Trail Runners Association recommendations. The East Devon Mini Round and Big Breakfast on Sunday include on-the-day entry with donations to charity. Early bird entry offers and specific ticket prices apply for 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.