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

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)
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 2024 | 1600 | Site Opens |
1700 | Registration Opens | |
2100 | Hope36 Starts | |
Saturday 13th July 2024 | 0700 | Wake Up Call |
0800 | Registration Opens | |
0900 | Hope12 Starts | |
1000 | Hope Trail Kids Start | |
1200 | Hope24 Starts | |
2100 | Hope12 Finishes & Medals | |
Sunday 14th July 2024 | 0700 | Wake Up Call |
0900 | Hope36 Finishes & Medals | |
1200 | Hope24 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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