Hope Trail Festival


9th Edition 2023! Take on this beautiful trail race within the grounds of Newnham Park with 12, 24 and 36 hour options to showcase solo, pair and team endurance (up to 8 in a team). Childrens race also available to welcome all the family to Hope Trail Festival.

A stunning 5 mile course over 12, 24 or 36 hours and with an unrivalled community event. Runners will be pushed to their absolute limit!

Friday 7th July - Sunday 9th July 2023

Course Records

SOLO 12 Hour - Mens PB - Matthew Luck (GBR) 12 Laps: 12 Hours, 06 Minutes, 44 seconds (2022)

SOLO 12 Hour - Ladies PB - Nicky Washbrook (GBR) 12 Laps: 11 Hours, 46 Minutes, 11 seconds (2021)

SOLO 24 Hour - Mens PB - Matthew Biscoe (GBR) 27 Laps: 25 Hours, 00 Minutes, 23 seconds (2015)


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Course Records

SOLO 24 Hour - Ladies PB - Emma Lane (GBR) 21 Laps: 23 Hours 00 Minutes, 1 second (2019)

SOLO 36 Hour - Mens PB - David Brock (GBR) 21 Laps: 36 Hours 19 Minutes, 45 seconds (2022)

SOLO 36 Hour - Ladies PB - Vicky Luffrum (GBR) 16 Laps: 27 Hours 26 Minutes, 45 seconds (2022)

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A fantastic community event with free camping at Newnham Park ensuring you'll be part of a fantastic atmosphere throughout your journey, it's a race you’ll always remember!

New Design Medal for all competitors and 100 mile Hope Buckle for those completing the distance!

Well marked course with a fantastic array of running suppliers, masseurs and caterers at the Hope Race Village.

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EVENT VENUE & RACE REGISTRATION 

Newnham Park, Newnham Park Shooting, Plymouth PL7 5BN

Friday 7th July 2023 1600 Site Opens
1700 Registration Opens
2100 Hope36 Starts
Saturday 8th July 2023 0700 Wake Up Call
0800 Registration Opens
0900 Hope12 (Sat AM) Starts
1000 Hope Trail Kids Start
1200 Hope24 Starts
2100 Hope12 (Sat AM) Finishes & Medals
Sunday 9th July 2023 0700 Wake Up Call
0900 Hope36 Finishes & Medals
1200 Hope24 Finishes & Medals


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