Tarka Trail Railway Races

JUN

28

2026

Run the traffic free Tarka Trail on Sunday 28 June 2026 and soak up estuary and woodland views along a flat tarmac route with vintage railway features. Distances from 1 km family Colourburst to a 50 km ultra mean there is something for every runner.

Sun 28 Jun 2026

Bickington, South West (England)

Registration

50 kilometers Marathon 25 kilometers Half Marathon 10 kilometers

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Event overview

The Tarka Trail Railway Races 2026 takes place on Sunday 28 June 2026 at Woolmers Farm Barn, Bickington, Barnstaple, EX31 2JN. The event uses the traffic free Tarka Trail, an old railway route that runs beside river estuaries and through woodlands. The route has a tarmac surface and a flat profile. Heritage features such as signal boxes, stations, trains and carriages remain visible along the trail. The route includes bridges, tunnels and a small number of road crossings. All runs are officially measured and certified by UK Athletics.

Distances

1 km Colourburst
2 km Colourburst
10 km return
Half marathon return
25 km
Marathon return
50 km solo

Route and event features

The course is largely traffic free and suitable for runners aiming for fast times or new distances. The event site at Woolmers Farm hosts a colourburst run and family activities, including bouncy castles and face painting. The description notes the route offers countryside views and a mix of land and water crossings.

Tickets and organiser

Tickets for the event are currently sold out. Ticket sales close on 19 June 2026. The event is organised by Relish The Great Outdoors. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

50 km

50km - Return

Marathon

Marathon - Return

25 km

Half Marathon

Half Marathon - Return

10 km

10km - Return

2km Colourburst

1km Colourburst