Endurancelife | Exmoor

Martinhoe, United Kingdom • 9 May 2026

Event Overview

The Endurancelife Exmoor Coastal Trail Run takes place on May 9, 2026, in the western area of Exmoor National Park, starting from Martinhoe. This event is part of the Endurancelife trail running season, where participants can earn points for a season leaderboard based on their performance.

Distances and Terrain

The event offers four distance categories:

  • 10K (6.3 miles, 1480 ft ascent)
  • Half Marathon (13.3 miles, 2822 ft ascent)
  • Marathon (26.5 miles, 6070 ft ascent)
  • Ultra (31.8 miles, 6785 ft ascent)

The route is described as covering extreme terrain, including grass, rock, and forest. The course features a variety of landscapes, including stiff climbs, long descents, open moorland, wooded valleys (combes), cliffs, rivers, and coastline. The Exmoor course is widely regarded as the toughest within the Endurancelife series.

Event Information

Participants are required to complete an online check-in approximately two weeks before the event to confirm personal details and review safety information. A nearby campsite, Berry's Ground Lane Campsite, offers tent and campervan pitches. After the event, a social gathering is held at The Ancient Mariner pub in Lynmouth. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

UTMB 50K
32 mi
Ultra
27 mi
Marathon
13 mi
Half Marathon
6 mi
10k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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