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Pagan Midwinter Marathon

Name: Pagan Midwinter Marathon
Start: 2027-01-23
End: 2027-01-23
Location: Chagford

Chagford, United Kingdom • 23 Jan 2027

Pagan Midwinter Half Marathon

The event takes place on Saturday 23 January 2027 in Chagford, in the north-eastern part of Dartmoor. The venue listed is Chagford Cricket and Football Club in Devon. The event is set in midwinter and the courses visit stone circles and other pagan sites in this area of north Dartmoor.

Two distances are offered:

Marathon: over 28 miles, about 1500 m of ascent.
Half Marathon: well over 14 miles, almost 700 m of ascent.

The terrain is moorland and valley country around the Upper Teign and Bovey Rivers. The listings state that the courses involve substantial climb and winter conditions make the event a significant test. The minimum age for entry is 17 years.

Entry is handled through the SiEntries system. Entries open Friday 6 February 2026 and close Wednesday 20 January 2027. Entry fees shown are £48 for UKA members and £50 for non members. The event is organised by OuterEdge Events. The listing includes terms and conditions, a cancellation and refund policy, and an optional ticket protection product for potential refund eligibility. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South West (England) Chagford

Race information

Website Registration

28 mi

Marathon

14 mi

Half Marathon

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

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