Fri 2nd August to Sun 4th August 2019
Huccaby Farm, Hexworthy, Princetown, PL20 6SB
The Something Wild Trail Running Festival is a family friendly trail running event at Dartmoor National Park. It takes place at Huccaby Farm, nestled in a secluded valley and surrounded by the fabulous landscape of Dartmoor. A perfect little haven for trail runners and their families!
Our HQ for the event is the large and dry Cow Shed. That’s where you’ll find the caterers, tables and chairs, the registration area, a bouncy castle, the feedstation & finish line and the band that’s playing on Saturday evening.
A field has been set aside for parking adjacent to the cow shed, opposite the farm house. The campsite is just across the road by the river. And the Forest Inn Pub is less than 10 minutes walk up the hill.
Scenic trail races for all levels
We offer various races with fantastic routes for all levels: an ultra-marathon, a marathon, a half marathon, 5K and 10K races as well as kids races. We’ve rescheduled the races again this year to allow people to compete in the 10K on Saturday and one of the longer races on Sunday. We will be publishing the best aggregate times for the two events too. All courses include tough climbs, enjoyable downhills and, of course, Dartmoor’s best trails and views.
Event Itinerary
Friday, 2nd August
The site will be open from 2pm.
Our caterers Bamboo Cafe will be on-hand to serve dinner on Saturday plus breakfasts, teas, coffees and cake. Additionally, our bar and Clive’s Pies will be available at the cow shed.
6pm – 7.30pm: Registration in the cow shed (This will consist of picking up race packs)
6pm: Guided wild swim in a secret spot 20 minutes walk from the campsite (meet at the cow shed). The Swim is being led by Andrew Butler and donations all be accepted for his chosen charity Ronald McDonald, which provides ‘home away from home’ accommodation for families with children in hospital.
7.30pm-9.30pm Speakers Evening in St Raphaels Chapel (5 mins walk from HQ)
- Adam Holland, ambassador for Kids Run Free, will talk about his passion for running as many marathons as he can to raise awareness for various causes and because he loves it!
- Patrick Devine Wright will talk about two very different runs, a multi day ultra and the The Grizzly.
- Joe Kelly aka Barefoot Athlete will talk about moving through landscapes and try to capture what it is that makes this childlike quality appealing.
Saturday, 3rd August
8am – 9.45am: Registration in the cow shed (This will consist of picking up race packs)
8am: Another chance to grab a dip with wild swim guide Andy Butler. Guided wild swim at a secret location (meet at the cow shed)
7am – 12am: Breakfast Cafe (teas, coffees, artisan breads and pastries by Bamboo Cafe)
9.30am: Guided Wild Walk with Dartmoor’s Daughter Emma Cunis.
10am: Start of the 10K & 5K race.
10am – 12am: Forest School Session 1
12.00PM: Presentation of prizes at the cow shed
12am – 3pm: Lunch Cafe (honesty pies & bar)
2.00pm: Start of the 1K & 2K Kids races
2.30pm: Kids prizes & medals
3pm – 5pm: Forest School Session 2
3.30-4pm: 30 to 40 mins of yoga in the cow shed with Zoe Drake. £5 donation
5pm – 7pm: Communal dinner
6- 7.45pm: Live music in the cowshed. The band is to be confirmed.
Sunday, 4th August
7am – 10.15am: Registration in the cow shed or 7am-8.15am for the marathon and ultra runners ( you just need to pick up your race pack)
7am – 12am: Breakfast Cafe (teas, coffees, artisan breads and pastries by Bamboo Café)
8.30am: Start of the Summit Wild Ultra
8.30am: Start of the Something Wild Trail Marathon
10.30am: Start of the Something Wild Half Marathon
10am – 11am Movement class for adults and children with Joe Kelly
11am to 1.00pm: Forest School Session 3
12:15 pm First half marathon finishers expected
1.00 pm First Marathon finishers expected
1.00 pm Half Marathon prize presentation
2.00pm First Ultra finishers expected
3.00pm Marathon & Ultra presentation.
3.30-4pm: 30 to 40 mins of yoga in the cow shed with Zoe Drake. £5 donation
5.00pm Festival wraps up although there will be the option to camp on Sunday night or beyond too for anyone who wishes to at £5 per person per night.