5 MILE TRAIL
12 HOURS
24 HOURS
36 HOURS
KIDS RACE
PLYMOUTH
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HOPE TRAIL FESTIVAL

Friday 12th July – Sunday 14th July 2024

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. How far can you go?

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Course Records

SOLO 12 Hour
Mens PB – Joe Beaton (GBR) 15 Laps: 11 Hours, 52 Minutes, 06 Seconds (2023)

Ladies PB – Sandra Helk (EST) 14 Laps: 12 Hours, 51 Minutes, 18 Seconds (2023)

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

Ladies PB – Emma Lane (GBR) 21 Laps: 23 Hours 00 Minutes (2019)

SOLO 36 Hour
Mens PB – Mark Stockman (GBR) 25 Laps: 35 Hours 00 Minutes 11 Seconds (2023)

Ladies PB – Anna Stevenson (GBR) 22 Laps: 35 Hours 05 Minutes, 44 Seconds (2023)

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Are You Ready To

Be Challenged? Take on HOPE12, 24 or 36? Take part Solo, as a Pair or Team? Join the Hope Trail Festival

The Hope Trail Festival Schedule

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!

Well marked 5 mile course with a fantastic array of running suppliers, masseurs and caterers at the Hope Race Village. 

How many laps will you achieve?

We want you to have the most amazing time over the weekend! All the information you need to participate in this event is below.

Venue

Newnham Park, Newnham Park Shooting, Plymouth PL7 5BN

Friday 12th July 20241600Site Opens
 1700Registration Opens
 2100Hope36 Starts
Saturday 13th July 20240700Wake Up Call
 0800Registration Opens
 0900Hope12 Starts
 1000Hope Trail Kids Start
 1200Hope24 Starts
 2100Hope12 Finishes & Medals
Sunday 14th July 20240700Wake Up Call
 0900Hope36 Finishes & Medals
 1200Hope24 Finishes & Medals

This 12 hour endurance event is for soloists, pairs or a team.  The 12 hour race provides an ideal introduction into the world of trail ultra-running in a supportive environment.

Only one runner as part of the pair/team can be on the course at any one time passing the baton to the next participant.

This 24 hour endurance event is for soloists, pairs or a team of 3 to 8.  This event is where it all started for the festival and provides a fantastic environment to enjoy the world of trail and ultra-running.

Only one runner as part of the pair/team can be on the course at any one time passing the baton to the next participant.

The 36 hour endurance event is for soloists, pairs or teams of 3-8.  This event is designed to test the mental and physical mental strength of experienced runners and builds on the popular 24 hr event in a positive and great environment.

Only one runner as part of the pair/team can be on the course at any one time passing the baton to the next participant.

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