What is the Exmoor Running and Walking Festival?
The Festival is a celebration of travelling on foot within the stunning Exmoor National Park. Whether you are a runner or a walker we’ve got something to challenge you as we base ourselves in the remotest part of the National Park.
How did the festival come about?
We’ve been organising the historic Exmoor Perambulation for 9 years now alongside our very own concept, Man vs Moor. In past years they’ve been on different weekends over the summer but in 2021 we decided to bring them together on the same weekend. Not only is it the summer solstice so the longest days but it also opens up the opportunity to get more people together in one location to celebrate Exmoor and it’s stunning terrain.
Why bring them together?
We wanted to showcase the wild running and walking that Exmoor has to offer to a wider range of people. By delivering these two events on the same weekend we get to bring more of you together at the same venue at the same time, get more people staying at the event hub for the weekend creating a really nice vibe and social occasion and hopefully see a few of you rise to the challenge of doing both events in some capacity over the weekend.
THE 2026 FESTIVAL INCLUDES:
Friday 19th June 2026
- Sunset Swim at Pinkery Pond
- Guest Speaker – TBC
Saturday 20th June 2026
- 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)
- Family Walk (3 Miles)
- Guest Speaker – TBC
- There will also be a BBQ available for you to bring and cook your own food
Sunday 21st June 2026
- Man vs Moor Light – 5 km
- Man vs Moor Classic – 10 km
- Man vs Moor Ultimate – 10 Miler
- Man vs Moor Kids – 1.5 km
Both Friday and Saturday nights will see the opportunity to have social gatherings to share stories of running and walking and be inspired by our guest speakers. We are also working on screening some really interesting and inspiring films/documentaries about the activities we all love.
Please note that our lovely locally made solid oak wooden medals are an optional extra and need to be ordered separately!
Entries will close 8 days prior to the event at midnight on 12th June 2026.