Pagan Trails

Pagan Trails : event overview

PAGAN TRAILS takes place on Saturday 24 January 2026 and is based in Chagford in north-eastern Dartmoor. The event includes two routes that pass stone circles and other pagan sites in the area. The terrain is wintry moorland and valley running in midwinter. The Marathon covers over 28 miles with about 1500 m of ascent; the Half Marathon is well over 14 miles with almost 700 m of ascent. Start and finish for both races are at Chagford Cricket and Football Club - Event HQ. Time limits are 8 hours for the Marathon and 4 hours for the Half Marathon; cut-offs will be strictly enforced. The Marathon uses GPS trackers so organisers can monitor competitors. The event is held under England Athletics rules with a permit from the Trail Running Association. Aid stations are outdoor locations: four full aid stations on the Marathon and two on the Half Marathon.

Distances and mandatory kit

• Marathon - over 28 miles, about 1500 m ascent, four outdoor aid stations
• Half Marathon - well over 14 miles, almost 700 m ascent, two outdoor aid stations

Mandatory kit includes a waterproof jacket, trail shoes, backpack, capacity to carry fluids (1 litre for Marathon, 0.5 litre for Half), spare warm long-sleeve baselayer, warm hat and gloves, emergency food and foil blanket, waterproof leggings (Marathon), and a headtorch (Marathon). GPS trackers are provided for the Marathon. GPX route files and route maps are available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.