Exmoor Running and Walking Festival

Minehead, United Kingdom • 20 Jun 2026

Event overview

The Exmoor Running and Walking Festival is organised by Channel UK Events CIC and is based at the Pinkery Centre for Outdoor Learning, Simonsbath, Somerset, TA24 7LL. The festival celebrates travel on foot within Exmoor National Park and is based in the more remote part of the park. It combines two established events, the Exmoor Perambulation and Man vs Moor, which were brought together on the same weekend in 2021.

2025 programme and entries

The 2025 festival runs across three days, with activities on Friday 20th, Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd June 2025. Planned activities include a Sunset Swim at Pinkery Pond, guest speakers to be confirmed, evening social gatherings on Friday and Saturday, film screenings, and a BBQ area where attendees can bring and cook their own food. Locally made solid oak wooden medals are available as an optional extra and must be ordered separately. Entries close at midnight on 13th June 2025.

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

  • 30 miles - Exmoor Perambulation long distance walk
  • 30 miles - Exmoor Perambulation ultra trail marathon
  • 15 miles - Exmoor Perambulation wild trail run
  • 15 miles - Exmoor Perambulation long walk option
  • 10 miles - Man vs Moor Ultimate
  • 10 km - Man vs Moor Classic
  • 5 km - Man vs Moor Light
  • 1.5 km - Man vs Moor Kids

Race information

30 mi
The Exmoor Perambulation – Long Distance Walk (30 Miles)
30 mi
The Exmoor Perambulation – Ultra Trail Marathon (30 Miles)
15 mi
The Exmoor Perambulation – Wild Trail Run (15 Miles)
15 mi
The Exmoor Perambulation – Long Distance Walk (15 Miles)
10 mi
Man Vs Moor Ultimate – 10 Miler
10 km
Man Vs Moor Classic – 10 Km
5 km
Man Vs Moor Light – 5 Km
3 mi
Family Walk (3 Miles)
Man Vs Moor Kids – 1.5 Km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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