Selworthy Beacon Fell Race

Selworthy Beacon Fell Race

The Selworthy Beacon fell race takes place on Exmoor with headquarters at the Bossington National Trust car park. The route is entirely off road, mainly across open moorland, and runs through Hurlstone Combe up to Selworthy Beacon before returning to the Bossington car park.

The course distance is approximately 4 miles with about 1000 ft of ascent and descent. There are compulsory checkpoints at the bottom of Hurlstone Combe, at the trig point on Selworthy Beacon, and again at the bottom of Hurlstone Combe. The start and finish are located across the bridge on the public footpath near the car park.

Runners must self navigate; there are zero course markers. A marshall will be positioned at the bottom of Hurlstone Combe and at Selworthy Beacon. The race is held under the rules of the Fell Runners Association and is race classification BS. Mandatory kit requirements apply and will be confirmed depending on weather; unfamiliar runners are advised to carry a map and compass and know how to use them.

Prizes are awarded for first male, first female and age categories, plus a prize for the first male and female to the summit which must be carried back to the finish. No mementoes are provided. Really Wild Coffee will be set up in the car park. Entry examples include £12 for Fell Runners Association members and £14 for non members for entries accepted on the day if places remain. Total places are limited to 100. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.