- Sat 10 Oct 2026
08:00
Age 18 & over
£70
- 44 miles trail running + 1947 m ascent
Event overview
The South Hams Ultra is a spectacular off-road adventure through one of Devon’s most beautiful landscapes.
Runners can take on the full 100-mile circumnavigation of South Hams, or opt for the 44-mile or marathon-distance alternatives. Following the newly established South Hams Way, this challenging route combines rugged moorland, sweeping coastline, and tranquil estuaries for a truly unforgettable experience.
Highlights
- Choice of 100-mile, 44-mile or marathon (26-mile) distances
- Follows the South Hams Way, a new long-distance route launched in 2025
- Scenic circumnavigation of South Hams in an anti-clockwise direction
- Terrain includes bridleways, coastal paths, and Dartmoor National Park trails
- Crosses five estuaries, including the Erme, Avon and Dart
- Starts and finishes on the Flete Estate, with shorter distances beginning in Totnes and South Brent
- Features coastal crossings, tidal roads and moorland climbs
- Ideal for trail runners seeking a tough, varied and rewarding ultra experience
- Celebrates the launch of the South Hams Way, developed by South Hams Ramblers
This event is part of The South Hams Ultra.
Event photos
- Average fitness
- Event village
- Newcomers
Kit list
A kit list is readily available.
- Check points
- Cut off time
- First aid
- Food stations
- Marshals
- GPX available
GPX route
The route is displayed on the map above.
Overview
A challenging 44-mile ultra showcasing the heart of South Hams — from river valleys to rolling countryside, coastal paths and moorland trails, finishing beside the sea at Mothecombe.
The 44-mile South Hams Ultra offers a stunning mid-distance adventure along the newly launched South Hams Way. Starting at the Old Town Mill in Totnes, the route follows the Dart Valley Way before joining the South Hams Way to the coast, taking runners through idyllic countryside, estuary crossings and rugged coastal scenery. It’s a demanding yet highly rewarding journey with 1,947m of ascent and a 14-hour cut-off time.
Key details
- Start/finish | Old Town Mill, Totnes to Mothecom
- Direction | Anti-clockwise section of the South Hams circumnavigation
- Terrain | Bridleways, public rights of way, coastal paths and moorland trails.
Route highlights
- Begin in Totnes, following the Dart Valley Way to join the South Hams Way
- Pass through Dartington and Aveton Gifford via the scenic tidal road
- Round the Avon Estuary and continue towards Bigbury and Salcombe
- Cross the water by ferry to East Portlemouth
- Follow the South West Coast Path through Dartmouth and onwards to the finish
- Finish your journey at Mothecombe on the Flete Estate, beside the sea
Feed stations & checkpoints
44-milers will visit some of these:
- CP1 | Averton Gifford car park (15km)
- CP2 | East Portlemouth Mill Bay NT car park (38km)
- CP3 | Start Point car park (52km)
- CP4 | Dartmouth the Green (72km)
- CP5 | Totnes Old Town Mill (90km)
- C6 | Buckfastleigh Moor Imagination Centre (103km)
- CP7 | Ivybridge Playing Fields (126km)
- CP8 | The Ship Inn, Noss Mayo (146km)
Cut off
14 hours
- GPS tracking
- Medal
Included
- GPS trackers provided by Geotracks
- Marshalled course
- Professional first aid
- Fully insured
- Parking
- Bespoke medals to all finishers
- Prizes for all category winners
- Bag drop
- Minimum of 3 to 8 feed stations
- Ferry crossing
- Age 18 & over
- Entries open
- Enter online
Entry fees
Entry fee
£70.00