The Combe Crawler

Ilfracombe, United Kingdom • 23 Nov 2025

The Combe Crawler is a legendary cross-country race hosted by Ilfracombe Running Club in Ilfracombe, North Devon. Usually held on the last Sunday of November, the course covers about 8.5 miles (13.6 km) of multi-terrain course, starting and finishing at Ilfracombe Football Club on Marlborough Way. Runners tackle coastal paths, woodland tracks and fields, with hills and views that test ability. The event blends countryside scenery with a warm club atmosphere; the route is marshaled with medical support, and finishers receive a souvenir. In 2025, the tenth edition runs in reverse to celebrate the landmark, with up to 200 entrants and charity fundraising for South West Blood Bikes and North Devon Hospice. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

9 mi
8.5 Miles
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