Something Wild Festival

Overview

Something Wild Festival is a multi-day trail running and outdoor event in early May 2026 at Hope Cove, Kingsbridge, Devon (TQ7 3HW). The festival uses coastal routes that take in the Avon and Salcombe estuaries and sections of the South West Coast Path. The festival site is on farm fields next to the sea and includes a separate camp village and festival village. Evenings feature live music, communal meals and speaker events, and a cafe and bar will sell local drinks and other refreshments.

Races and activities

Racing and activities across the weekend include:

• 5K
• 10K
• Half Marathon
• Marathon
• Summit Wild Ultra
• 1.5 miles sea swim (South Milton Sands)
• 17K, 11.5K, 6K swim runs (solo and pairs options)
• 2K and 1K kids runs

Additional festival offerings include forest school sessions for children on Saturday and Sunday (ticketed), yoga, massage and movement sessions, a speaker’s afternoon, children’s entertainment and a wild swim. The sea swim registers at Thurlestone car park.

Site and tickets

The campsite accommodates up to 100 tents and camper vans and includes parking. Facilities listed include extra compost toilets, warm showers and two venues for speakers and evening music. Ticket types range from single-day tickets to weekend camping passes; published prices range from £10 to £80, with example prices of a day ticket at £30, a weekend adult ticket at £60 and a weekend child supplement at £45. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.