Endurancelife CTS Exmoor
Martinhoe, and the steepest climbing in the series.
| Distance | Ascent | Per km |
|---|---|---|
| 51.2 km Ultra | 1,905 m | 37 m |
| 42.6 km Marathon | 1,601 m | 38 m |
| 21.4 km Half Marathon | 725 m | 34 m |
| 10K | 363 m | 36 m |
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HARD
TRP grade · E2·T3
Start time not confirmed yet — check with the organiser.
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What you’re in for
From Martinhoe on the western side of Exmoor: stiff climbs and long descents, open moorland, deeply wooded combes, old ruins and cliffs with a lot of air beneath them. Endurancelife call it the toughest course in the series and the numbers agree — the marathon carries 6,070 ft and the ultra 6,785 ft, in thirty-two miles. Grass, rock and forest, all of it inside a compact bit of country. Fully marked, no navigation.
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How to enter
Sat, 8 May 2027 · Entries open
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Common questions
- The CTS Exmoor offers 4 distances: 10K (6.2 miles), Half Marathon (21.4 km / 13.3 miles), Marathon (42.6 km / 26.5 miles), Ultra (51.2 km / 31.8 miles).