Exmoor Running and Walking Festival
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Exmoor Running and Walking Festival : June 2027
The Exmoor Running and Walking Festival is a three-day series of events based in the remotest part of Exmoor National Park. The festival brings together the historic Exmoor Perambulation and the Man vs Moor races, with a mix of walking, trail running and an open-water swim.
The programme includes the following events and distances:
- Sunset Swim at Pinkery Pond
- The Exmoor Perambulation - Long Distance Walk: 30 miles or 15 miles
- The Exmoor Perambulation - Ultra Trail Marathon: 30 miles
- The Exmoor Perambulation - Wild Trail Run: 15 miles
- Man vs Moor Light: 5 km
- Man vs Moor Classic: 10 km
- Man vs Moor Ultimate: 10 miles
The Exmoor Perambulation is a traditional self-navigated circular long-distance event dating back over 725 years and tracing origins to the time of Edward I. The 30-mile route follows the historical boundary of the Royal Forest and crosses land only accessible with landowner permission; detailed instructions, maps and GPX files are provided to help navigation.
Man vs Moor runs use routes in the remote Chains area of Exmoor, where terrain features are formed by the moorland itself. Evening gatherings on Friday and Saturday include a guest speaker and film screenings. Entrants may purchase a signature laser-engraved wooden medal; first male and female in each Man vs Moor distance receive trophies, and hot chocolate is provided after races. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
