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Newnham 8 Miler

Name: Newnham 8 Miler
Start: 2026-08-28
End: 2026-08-28
Location: Plymouth

Plymouth, United Kingdom • 28 Aug 2026

Newnham 8 and 4 Mile trail race plus canicross

The event stages trail races and a canicross category on the private grounds of Newnham Park, on the outskirts of Plymouth in Plympton, Devon, on 28 August 2026. It is presented as an early evening trail run within the Newnham estate.

Two course options are provided:

8 Miler two lap route
4 Miler one lap route

Entry fees are listed as £18 for the 8 Miler and £16 for the 4 Miler. Canicross entries use the same fee structure. The minimum age for participants is 18 or older. Entries open on 15 October 2025 at 19:00 and close on 27 August 2026. Entry requires logging in or registering with SiEntries.

All money raised will go to support the work of Bowel Cancer West. Event terms, cancellation and refund policies are specified by the organiser. The event is organised by Bowel Cancer West and takes place entirely on the estate grounds rather than on public roads. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South West (England) Plymouth

Race information

Website Registration

8 mi

8 Miler - Canicross

8 mi

8 Miler

4 mi

4 Miler - Canicross

4 mi

4 Miler

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

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