Tarka Trail Railway Races

JUN
28
2026
A range of measured races on the flat, traffic free Tarka Trail near Barnstaple, with family activities at Woolmers Farm and UK Athletics course certification.
Sun 28 Jun 2026
50 kilometers Marathon 25 kilometers Half Marathon 10 kilometers

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Tarka Trail Railway Races 2026

The event uses the Tarka Trail, a traffic free shared use path on the old railway line from Barnstaple. The route runs alongside river estuaries and through woodlands, with a tarmac surface and a generally flat profile. Heritage features remain visible along the route, including signal boxes, stations, trains and carriages, and there are several bridges and tunnels. The trail is largely traffic free with a small number of road crossings.

Multiple race distances are offered on measured, UK Athletics certified courses. The event includes family oriented activities at Woolmers Farm Barn such as a colourburst run, bouncy castles and face painting. Tickets for this event are currently sold out. The organiser is Relish The Great Outdoors, which stages family and beginner friendly running events in locations across the South West of England.

Distances

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

Location: Woolmers Farm Barn, Bickington, Barnstaple, UK, EX31 2JN. 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