Exmoor Running and Walking Festival

Minehead, United Kingdom • 20 Jun 2026

Event overview

The Exmoor Running and Walking Festival is a multi-day outdoor event held at the Pinkery Centre for Outdoor Learning in Simonsbath, Somerset. It brings together two event concepts, The Exmoor Perambulation and Man vs Moor, on the same June weekend around the summer solstice. The festival features runs, walks, evening guest talks, film screenings and social gatherings. A BBQ will be available for attendees to use, and locally made solid oak wooden medals are offered as an optional extra and must be ordered separately.

Event format and entries

The festival programme includes a mix of trail runs and long-distance walks. Distances offered include:

  • 30 miles - long distance walk or ultra trail marathon
  • 15 miles - long walk or wild trail run
  • 10 miles - adventure run (Man vs Moor Ultimate)
  • 10 km - adventure run (Man vs Moor Classic)
  • 5 km - adventure run (Man vs Moor Light)
  • 3 miles - family walk
  • 1.5 km - kids run

Some events list age minimums (certain entries open to those aged 8 and over; some long-distance events require entrants to be 16 or older). Published entry fees range from £25.00 to £32.50. The festival is organised by Channel Events and takes place at the Pinkery Centre location in Exmoor National Park. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

30 mi
The Exmoor Perambulation 2026 – Long Distance Walk (30 Miles)
30 mi
The Exmoor Perambulation 2026 – Ultra Trail Marathon (30 Miles)
15 mi
The Exmoor Perambulation 2026 – Wild Trail Run (15 Miles)
15 mi
The Exmoor Perambulation 2026 – Long Distance Walk (15 Miles)
10 mi
Man Vs Moor Ultimate 2026 - 10 Mile Adventure Run
10 km
Man Vs Moor 2026 Classic - 10k Adventure Run
5 km
Man Vs Moor 2026 Light - 5k Adventure Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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