Pagan Midwinter Marathon
Chagford, United Kingdom • 23 Jan 2027
Pagan Midwinter Half Marathon
The event takes place in Chagford in the north-eastern corner of Dartmoor and is billed as a midwinter trail on Dartmoor. It includes two distances, described as a Marathon and a Half Marathon, and is scheduled for 23 January 2027. The minimum age to enter is 17.
The courses visit many stone circles and pagan sites in this part of north Dartmoor and run through terrain influenced by the Upper Teign and Bovey river valleys. The routes have notable elevation gain and are described with specific ascent figures below.
Distances:
- Marathon: over 28 miles, over 1500 m ascent
- Half Marathon: well over 14 miles, almost 700 m ascent
Entries open on 6 February 2026 and close on 20 January 2027. Entry fees listed for the half marathon include a UKA member rate of £48 and a non-member rate of £50. The event is set in midwinter and includes trail terrain and historic features along the route. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.