The Combe Crawler

NOV
22
2026
A chip timed 8.5 mile multi‑terrain trail race around Ilfracombe, North Devon, with marshals, medals for all, age category awards and limited to 200 entries.
Sun 22 Nov 2026
9 miles

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The Combe Crawler 2026

The Combe Crawler is an 8.5 mile multi-terrain trail running race around Ilfracombe in North Devon, organised and run by Ilfracombe Running Club. The course includes steep coastal paths, woodland tracks, fields and hilly sections, and will be fully marshalled.

The event has Trail Running Association permit No 8633 and a minimum age of 16 on the event date (22 November 2026). Entry is limited to 200 competitors; entries shown so far are 99. Entry fees are listed as Attached £18.00 and Unattached £20.00. The race is chip timed and medals are provided to all participants, with awards for age category winners.

Race numbers are collected from Race HQ on the day. Race information will be emailed to participants in the week before the event. The organisers note that deferments will not be possible once booked and refunds against cancellation are only available when the race is full and a place can be reallocated.

The event will raise funds for The Penguin Sports Foundation, a charity that provides sport and rehabilitation opportunities for children with physical disabilities in North Devon and beyond. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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