Tarka Trail Railway Races
Bickington, United Kingdom • 28 Jun 2026
Event overview
The Tarka Trail Railway Races 2026 takes place on Sunday 28 June 2026 at Woolmers Farm Barn, Bickington, Barnstaple, EX31 2JN. The event uses the traffic free Tarka Trail, an old railway route that runs beside river estuaries and through woodlands. The route has a tarmac surface and a flat profile. Heritage features such as signal boxes, stations, trains and carriages remain visible along the trail. The route includes bridges, tunnels and a small number of road crossings. All runs are officially measured and certified by UK Athletics.
Distances
- 1 km Colourburst
- 2 km Colourburst
- 10 km return
- Half marathon return
- 25 km
- Marathon return
- 50 km solo
Route and event features
The course is largely traffic free and suitable for runners aiming for fast times or new distances. The event site at Woolmers Farm hosts a colourburst run and family activities, including bouncy castles and face painting. The description notes the route offers countryside views and a mix of land and water crossings.
Tickets and organiser
Tickets for the event are currently sold out. Ticket sales close on 19 June 2026. The event is organised by Relish The Great Outdoors. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.