Endurancelife | Exmoor

Martinhoe, United Kingdom • 9 May 2026

Endurancelife's Exmoor event offers challenging trail running races set in the rugged and scenic western area of Exmoor National Park, England. The event features four distances: 10K (6.3 miles), half marathon (13.5 miles), marathon (26.7 miles), and ultra marathon (32 miles), all known for their tough terrain with significant ascents ranging from 1,480 to 6,785 feet. Runners experience a variety of landscapes including open moorland, wooded valleys, historical ruins, cliffs, rivers, and coastline. The course is widely regarded as the toughest in the Endurancelife Series, providing a true test of endurance for trail and fell runners. The event includes fully marked routes, electronic timing, and a social afterparty. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

32 mi
6785 m+
Ultra
26 mi
6070 m+
Marathon
13 mi
2822 m+
Half Marathon
10 km
1480 m+
10k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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