North Coast 110 / Exmoor Coast Ultra
Saturday 7th to Sunday 8th November 2026
This event weekend offers several coastal ultramarathon and challenge routes along the South West Coast Path, finishing at the South West Coast Path marker in Minehead. The programme includes long and shorter options that run along the North Coast and across Exmoor National Park. Transport is available to the various start locations before each race.
Available distances and formats:
- 110 miles - North Coast 110 Mile Ultra (178 km)
- 114 km - North Coast 110 km Ultra
- 65 km - Hartland Coast Ultra
- 58 km - Exmoor Coast Ultra
- 38 km - Exmoor Coast Challenge
Course highlights and requirements:
The 110 mile route departs from Hartland Quay and includes nearly 6,000 m of ascent; entry requires a previous 50+ km race or event. The Hartland routes begin from Hartland Quay, pass Hartland Point and Clovelly, then follow the Torridge and Taw estuaries toward Barnstaple, including a largely flat final section on tarmac and a climb over Taw Bridge into Barnstaple. The 110 km route starts in Barnstaple, follows the Taw estuary and then coastal sections past Braunton Burrows, Saunton Sands, Croyde Bay, Woolacombe and Ilfracombe, reaching Combe Martin before joining the Exmoor section. The Exmoor Coast Ultra traverses Exmoor National Park from Combe Martin to Minehead and passes notable features such as Culbone Hill (433 m) and Great Hangman (244 m). The 38 km Exmoor Coast Challenge runs from Lynton to Minehead and is open to runners and walkers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
North Coast 110 Mile Ultra
Start time: 7:30am 7th November 2026. 38 hours to complete
The North Coast 110 mile ultra takes on the true North Coast of the South West peninsula. We believe that this is our toughest event yet. If you’ve completed the Jurassic Coast 100 Mile Ultra or the Devon Coast to Coast Ultra, this could be for you. With nearly 6,000m elevation gain, and 12 hours of darkness, this promises to be a brutal adventure of epic proportions. Entry will require a previous 50+ km race/event as a minimum. You will be asked for this information on booking.
The race starts with a particularly hilly section from Hartland Quay, before turning East at Hartland Point. The views out to Lundy island are incredible from here. The hills keep coming as you pass the pretty village of Clovelly and onwards to Westward Ho! From here a flat section takes you around the Torridge and Taw estuaries to join the North Coast 110 KM Ultra in Barnstaple.
Transport available to the start before the race
Hartland Coast Ultra
Start time: 7:30am 7th November 2026. 13.5 hours to complete
Brand new in 2025 and returning again in 2026 (previously called North Coast 65km). The Hartland Coast Ultra joins the 110 mile route from Hartland Quay to Barnstaple. The first section from Hartland Quay is particularly hilly, before easing off as you turn East at Hartland Point. The views out to Lundy island are incredible from here. The hills keep coming as you pass the pretty village of Clovelly and onwards to Westward Ho! From here a flat section takes you around the Torridge and Taw estuaries to join the North Coast 110 KM Ultra in Barnstaple. The last 16km is on tarmac and almost completely flat. One final climb over the Taw Bridge will take over to the finish at Barnstaple.
Transport available to the start before the race
The North Coast 110 KM Ultra
Start time: 8:30pm 7th November 2026. 25 hours to complete
The North Coast 110KM ultra begins with an exciting night time start in Barnstaple. The town lights will soon be left behind as you enjoy the only flat section of this route along the Taw estuary. After passing through Braunton Burrows, you’ll climb your first hill above Saunton Sands, before dropping back down to Croyde Bay.The next part of the route will take you around Baggy Point, Woolacombe Sands and Morte Point. From here on, the hills increase in size and frequency as you pass Bull Point light house, Lee Bay and on to Ilfracombe. A short section through th