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The Something Wild Festival

Hope Cove, United Kingdom • 29 Aug 2025

The Something Wild Festival is an annual trail running and swim event held in Hope Cove, Kingsbridge, Devon, featuring distances from 5k to marathon and ultra runs. Set against the stunning backdrop of the South West Coast Path, the festival offers scenic routes along the Avon and Salcombe estuaries. The event includes night runs, swim runs with multiple loops and swims, and kid-friendly races. The festival site, located on a farm field overlooking Hope Cove, provides camping, parking, warm showers, and compost toilets. Additional activities include forest school for children, live music, communal meals, yoga, and local food and drink, creating a vibrant, family-friendly atmosphere. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South West (England) Hope Cove

Race information

Registration
26 mi
Marathon Trail Race
13 mi
Half Marathon Trail Race
11 mi
Rocky Horror Swim Run Long (11 Miles)
7 mi
Rocky Horror Swim Run Medium (7 Miles)
10 km
10k Trail Race
3 mi
Rocky Horror Swim Run Short (3.5 Miles)
5 km
5k Trail Race
Summit Wild Ultra
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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