Sun 28 Jun 2026 Barnstaple, Devon, UK

Tarka Trail 50K, Marathon, Half, 10K & Colourburst Races | Colourburst Run 1K

The Tarka Trail is a traffic free shared use path that runs alongside river estuaries and through woodlands on the old railway line which ran from Barnstaple in North Devon.

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  • Sun 28 Jun 2026
Woolmers Farm Barn, Barnstaple
Colourburst Run 1K

09:10

All ages

£10

  • 1 km trail running

Event overview

The beautiful views, tarmac surface and flat profile make this is a great route for runners looking for a fast time and for those looking for a relaxed run in gorgeous countryside. The heritage of the route is still very apparent along the route which along the full length passes signal boxes, stations, trains and carriages. With many bridges and tunnels, over land and water, the route is largely traffic free with just a handful of road crossings along the route. The event is a great family event with a colourburst run at Woolmer's Farm, along with bouncy castles, face painting and more on offer as pay as you go optional extras. All the runs have been officially measured as accurate routes and are certified by UK Athletics, so whether you are going for a fast time or looking to achieve a new distance, you can have confidence that the course is spot on!

This event is part of Tarka Trail 50K, Marathon, Half, 10K & Colourburst Races.

Event details

  • Average fitness
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Buggy friendly
  • Event village
  • Families
  • Spectators

Route

  • Bone conducting headphones only
  • Distance markers
  • Flat
  • Marshals
  • No cut off time
  • No headphones
  • Traffic free

Location

  • Cafe
  • Paid parking
  • Secure bag storage
  • Toilets

What's included

  • Medal

How to enter

  • All ages
  • Entries open
  • Enter online
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£12

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10K

09:30

Age 16 & over

£32

  • 10 km trail running
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Half Marathon

09:20

Age 17 & over

£46

  • 13.1 miles trail running
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25K

10:00

Age 18 & over

£49

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Marathon

10:10

Age 18 & over

£60

  • 26.2 miles trail running
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50K

09:00

Age 20 & over

£65

  • 50 km trail running
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