A brand new OuterEdge Trail Running Event for 2024

PAGAN TRAILS will be based in Chagford in the northeastern corner of the moor, where mythical, mystical Dartmoor meets the lush valleys of the North Teign and Bovey Rivers.

PAGAN TRAILS because the two distances (Midwinter Marathon & Half Marathon) visit many of the stone circles and pagan sites of this part of north Dartmoor, steeped in ancient history and legends.

The Marathon is a long one of over 27.5 miles and the Half Marathon is well over 14.. but that’s OuterEdge. That’s how we like it!

The PAGAN TRAILS are no walk in the park, the Marathon has over 1500m of ascent and the Half Marathon has almost 700m. Set in midwinter.. it will be a significant test.

The PAGAN TRAILS will prove to be two challenging routes in wintry Dartmoor conditions. *Trackers will be employed for the Marathon distance.. so we can keep an eye on you!   

The start and finish for both races will be at the Chagford Cricket and Football Club – Event HQ.

The MARATHON will start at 8:30 am, while the Half Marathon will start at 11:00 am. We will be starting the Marathon early to maximise daylight hours.

Time Limits:

8 hours for the Marathon

4.5 hours for the Half Marathon.

Cut-offs will be strictly enforced.

There will be Four Full Aid Stations for the Marathon and Two for the Half Marathon. They will be outdoor Aid stations due to the locations.

Here's the two route maps with Aid Stations

Pagan Marathon 28 with Aid Stations

Pagan Half Marathon with Aid Stations

Mandatory Kit List

. Waterproof jacket
. Trail shoes
. Backpack
. Capacity to carry 1 litre fluid (Marathon), 1/2 litre (half Marathon)
. Spare warm long-sleeve baselayer (to be carried)
. Warm Hat and Gloves
. Waterproof leggings (Marathon)
. Emergency food
. Emergency foil blanket
. Headtorch (Marathon)
. Mobile phone with Race Director and Lead Medic numbers.
. GPS Trackers – Marathon only (provided)

Permit provided by the Trail Running Association.
Race held under England Athletics rules.