Hope Trail Festival

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£13.99 - £84.99
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This family-friendly trail festival is an exciting way to spend your weekend. With on-site camping, a kids' event, 12, 24 and 36 hour races and the chance to enter individually or in teams, there really is something for everyone. Take in the scenery as you test yourself and see how far you can go.
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Hope 36, Hope 12, Hope Trail Kids, and 1 more
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Calendar
Fri, Jul 11, 2025 - Sat, Jul 12, 2025
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Plymouth, United Kingdom
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Where and when
Location
Newnham Park, Newnham Park Shooting, Newnham Park, Plymouth PL7 5BN, UK
Start times
Friday, Jul 11, 2025
Hope 36: 9:00 PM
Saturday, Jul 12, 2025
Hope 12: 9:00 AMHope Trail Kids: 10:00 AMHope 24: 12:00 PM
Event summary
Here are the distances available for Hope Trail Festival
Hope 36
Distance
2160min
£57.99 - £84.99
Hope 24
Distance
1440min
£52.99 - £74.99
Hope 12
Distance
720min
£37.99 - £54.99
Hope Trail Kids
Distance
3km
£13.99
Route information
Set in the stunning grounds of Newnham Park, the historic estate in Sparkwell, Devon, this lively, family-friendly event sees entrants take on as many laps of the 5-mile-long route as possible. The route takes participants through the gently undulating hills and beautiful woodland scenery that make up the 550-acre Newnham country estate.
This event has a lively atmosphere and provides something for everyone. Choose from 12, 24 and 36-hour options, compete individually, in pairs or within teams of 3 to 8 people.
Enter your little ones in the kids' race, open to all ages and abilities. This race allows children to experience trail running in a safe environment, taking them along a 1.7-mile route (approximately). All finishers will receive a medal.
What's included
  • Finisher's Hope Trail Festival medal
  • Trophies awarded for top finishers
  • Chip-timed results
  • Camping-only option
  • Dog friendly
  • Food and drink vendors
  • Free parking
  • Bespoke trophies for top 3 male and female finishers
  • Unique hand=painted two-tone buckle for participants who complete over 100 miles
  • First Aid / Medical cover
  • Official race photos
  • Checkpoint support
  • Optional finisher t-shirt (added fee)
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How to get there
Newnham Park, Newnham Park Shooting, Newnham Park, Plymouth PL7 5BN, UK
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By Car
Take the A38, following it towards Plymouth until taking the turning onto Sandy Road and onto the B3416. Then turn onto Newham Road to find the start/finish area.
By Train
The closest train station is Plymouth Station which is a short taxi journey to the event starting area.
Parking
Free parking is available at the event site.
Event day logistics
Friday
16:00 Site opens
17:00 Registration opens
21:00 Hope36 starts
Saturday
07:00 Wake up call
08:00 Registration opens
09:00 Hope12 starts
10:00 Hope Trail Kids starts
12:00 Hope24 Starts
21:00 Hope12 finishes and medal presentation
Sunday
07:00 Wake up call
09:00 Hope36 finishes and medal presentation
12:00 Hope24 finishes and medal presentation
Age Requirements
All solo participants must be aged 18 years or over on the event date.
To compete in the team event, participants must be aged 16 or over on the date of event. However, parents must be confident in their ability depending on the team size they are in.
There is a kids' race for those aged 16 and under on offer to all participants.
Course Cut-off
  • Hope 12 - 12 hours
  • Hope 24 - 24 hours
  • Hope 36 - 36 hours
Race Packs
Race numbers, timing chips and t-shirts can be collected at the event site. They will not be posted to participants.
Event Rules
For the teams & pairs taking part in any of the events, only one runner as part of the pair/team can be on the course at any one time.
Crowds
Spectator Info
Spectators are more than welcome at the Festival and can support runners from the event village.
FAQs
What is the course like at the Hope Trail Festival?
The course is 5 miles long, with gently undulating terrain.
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When is the cut-off time for events at the Hope Trail Festival?
The Hope 12 has a cut-off time of 12 hours, the Hope 24 has a cut-off time of 24 hours and the Hope 36 has a cut-off time of 36 hours.
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How do I collect my race pack for the Hope Trail Festival?
Race numbers, timing chips and t-shirts can be collected at the event site. They will not be posted to participants.
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Reviews
4.8
4 reviews
£13.99 - £84.99
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