Hope Trail Festival 12/24/36 Hour

Hope Trail Festival

Hope Trail Festival is a timed trail running event held at Newnham Park near Plymouth. It is based on a well marked loop of approximately five miles and offers timed endurance options of 12 hours, 24 hours and 36 hours. Entrants may take part as solo runners, as pairs or as teams of three to eight. A separate timed children’s race uses part of the main course and is approximately 1.7 miles; all kids receive a finish medal.

• 5 mile trail loop
• Timed events: 12 hours, 24 hours, 36 hours
• Kids race approximately 1.7 miles

The venue provides free camping for participants and includes camping for one additional adult and children under 16 as part of an entry. Parking is off road and free. Facilities on site include toilets, drinking water taps, a transition area with refreshments, a single course checkpoint stocked with water, cola, Tailwind Mandarin Orange and snacks, trade stands, and food outlets. Event photography is provided free of charge.

Awards include bespoke medals for all runners completing at least one lap, tiered medals for the 12, 24 and 36 hour categories, podium trophies by category, and a 100 mile buckle for solo runners who reach the milestone. Mandatory kit must be carried at all times and a primary light is required for running in hours of darkness. Dogs are allowed on a lead and must start at the rear when accompanying runners; organisers may remove animals for safety reasons. Camping rules, waste disposal and quiet hours are enforced for site safety and respect of the estate. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.