Barney to Beach: 20 Years of Hope
Barney to Beach takes place on 13 September 2026 and follows the established route from Barnstaple Pannier Market to Crow Point. The course runs along the Tarka Trail through North Devon countryside and finishes across sand dunes on the beach.
Distances
- 8 miles full course from Barnstaple Pannier Market to Crow Point
- 1 mile Children's Race across the dunes for ages 5 to 15
Entry fees are stated for this event: adult entry for the eight miles is £26.50, team entries charged at £25.00 per person, and the children’s race is £7.50. Entries open on 1 January 2026 and close on 11 September 2026.
All finishers receive a medal. An event village near the finish will feature live music, refreshments, and children’s entertainment; the village is a short walk from the finish area. Walkers are welcome. The course is not suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs because of the terrain. Dogs are permitted only for people walking the course. Transport options include parking with coach services between Sandy Lane and Barnstaple; participants indicate preferences when registering.
The event supports Families in Grief and is combined with the 20 Years of Hope fundraising campaign, which aims to raise £20,000 for local bereaved children and young people. Teams that commit to a minimum fundraising target may have registration fees waived. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Event Details
- Starts Barnstaple Pannier Market at 9am, Sunday 13th September 2026
- Children's Fun Run starts at 11am - go to Crow Point Car Park at 9:30am to register/get your race number. The run will finish on the beach (ages 4-16).
- A medal for all finishers.
- Event Village near the finish with refreshments, entertainment and more
- Walkers welcome! Don’t fancy running? Then please join us as a walker...
- Transport: You can choose to leave your car parked at Sandy Lane and catch the coach into Barnstaple for the start of the race, or to leave your car in Barnstaple and catch the coach back at the end. Please indicate your preference when registering.
- Cut off time 1pm. Participants finishing after this time will officially no longer be part of the event.
We regret that the course is unsuitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs due to the nature of the terrain.
