Exmoor Running and Walking Festival

Minehead, United Kingdom • 20 Jun 2026

The Exmoor Running and Walking Festival

The Exmoor Running and Walking Festival is a three day gathering based at the Pinkery Centre for Outdoor Learning in Simonsbath, Somerset. It brings together the historic Exmoor Perambulation and the Man vs Moor events on the same weekend around the summer solstice.

The 2026 programme includes walks, trail races, a sunset swim, guest speakers and evening social gatherings. Friday includes the sunset swim and an evening speaker. Saturday features the Exmoor Perambulation with long and shorter distance options, a family walk and a BBQ where participants can bring and cook their own food. Sunday hosts the Man vs Moor runs and a kids event. The organisers plan film screenings during the weekend. Locally made solid oak wooden medals are an optional extra and must be ordered separately.

Entries close at midnight on 12 June 2026.

Distances offered include: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

  • Exmoor Perambulation - Long distance walk: 30 miles or 15 miles
  • Exmoor Perambulation - Ultra Trail Marathon: 30 miles
  • Exmoor Perambulation - Wild Trail Run: 15 miles
  • Family Walk: 3 miles
  • Man vs Moor Light: 5 km
  • Man vs Moor Classic: 10 km
  • Man vs Moor Ultimate: 10 miles
  • Man vs Moor Kids: 1.5 km

Race information

30 mi
The Exmoor Perambulation - Ultra Trail Marathon
15 mi
The Exmoor Perambulation - Wild Trail Run
10 mi
Man Vs Moor Ultimate
10 km
Man Vs Moor Classic
5 km
Man Vs Moor Light
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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