East Devon 8 Trigs
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Event overview
East Devon 8 Trigs takes place on Saturday 8 November 2025 at Budleigh Salterton Cricket Club, East Budleigh Road, Budleigh Salterton, Devon EX9 7BA. The event is organised by Climb South West Ltd. Entries open 17 February 2025 and close 31 October 2025. The event is a self navigation event open to runners and walkers, with GPS tracking and options to compete solo or in teams of 2. Facilities at the event base include car parking, a bar, a cafe and hot showers.
Entry fees are: 8 Trigs Ultra £75.00 per person, 8 Trigs Ultra Pairs £145.00 per team, 6 Trigs Marathon £55.00 per person, 6 Trigs Marathon Pairs £105.00 per team, 3 Trigs Half £35.00 per person, 3 Trigs Half Pairs £65.00 per team.
Courses and route details
There are three course options. All distances are approximate and assume the shortest line.
- 3 Trigs Half Marathon - 21 km
- 6 Trigs Marathon - 42 km
- 8 Trigs Ultramarathon - 53 km
All routes start at Budleigh Salterton Cricket Club and use the South West Coast Path to West Down Beacon, then cross Woodbury Common. The 3 Trigs route stays on the western side of the Otter Valley and avoids the biggest hills. The 6 Trigs and 8 Trigs routes cross the Otter Valley and include larger climbs; the 8 Trigs route also crosses the Sid Valley and returns via the South West Coast Path. A suggested GPX route will be available on Outdoor Active and Explorer 115 (Exmouth and Sidmouth) is the recommended paper map. Participants must stamp a card at each trig to prove visits. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.