The Something Wild Festival

Hope Cove, United Kingdom • 29-31 Aug 2025

The Something Wild Festival is an annual multi-discipline event held in Hope Cove, Kingsbridge, Devon, featuring trail races from 5k to marathon distances, swim runs, and sea swims. 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, ultra marathons, and family-friendly races, with a festival site located on a farm field overlooking the sea, providing camping, warm showers, and compost toilets. Additional activities include forest school for children, live music, communal meals, yoga, and local food and drink vendors, creating a vibrant, community-focused atmosphere. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

42 km
Marathon Trail Race
21 km
Half Marathon Trail Race
11 mi
Rocky Horror Swim Run Long (11 Miles - 3x5k Loops, 3x500m Swim)
7 mi
Rocky Horror Swim Run Medium (7 Miles - 2x5k Loops, 2x500m Swim)
10 km
10k Trail Race
4 mi
Rocky Horror Swim Run Short (3.5 Miles - 1x5k Loop, 1x500m Swim)
5 km
5k Trail Race
Summit Wild Ultra
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