BRIGHTFIRE TRAILS from FINGLE BRIDGE
OE
From OuterEdge Events
5.0 ·
1 review
Saturday 12th April 2025
Past event
16:00
Exeter
£38.00–£48.00 · 2 races
Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating adventure at the BRIGHTFIRE TRAILS event, hosted by OuterEdge Events on Saturday, April 12, 2025, in the stunning location of Exeter, Devon. This year, FINGLE BRIDGE is the backdrop for a brand-new Apres-Midi SPRINGTIME challenge, featuring more hills and three exciting new routes that promise a thrilling trail running experience!
Participants can look forward to tackling the nearly 1000m of ascent, with routes designed to test your limits and reward you with breathtaking views. Runners will navigate through beautiful landscapes, including the majestic Cranbrook Hill Fort and the lush Big Woods, while the Half Marathon and 10km courses offer unique features like crossing the River Teign and experiencing the enchanting Butterdon Ball Woods. With support from the NATIONAL TRUST and the FINGLE BRIDGE INN, this event is set to be a memorable day filled with camaraderie, stunning scenery, and a refreshing drink waiting for you at the finish line. Don’t miss out on the trail running shenanigans—join us for a day of fun and adventure!
Participants can look forward to tackling the nearly 1000m of ascent, with routes designed to test your limits and reward you with breathtaking views. Runners will navigate through beautiful landscapes, including the majestic Cranbrook Hill Fort and the lush Big Woods, while the Half Marathon and 10km courses offer unique features like crossing the River Teign and experiencing the enchanting Butterdon Ball Woods. With support from the NATIONAL TRUST and the FINGLE BRIDGE INN, this event is set to be a memorable day filled with camaraderie, stunning scenery, and a refreshing drink waiting for you at the finish line. Don’t miss out on the trail running shenanigans—join us for a day of fun and adventure!
BRIGHTFIRE TRAILS from FINGLE BRIDGE
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5.01 review
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Nabil Melhem
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Took part in the 2025 edition · 1 year ago
Wonderful trail with stunning views and nature. A wonderful day out. Very tough hills!! One of the best races I have done. Lovely marshals with good amount of checkpoints and signage. Would have been nice to have some more food at the end.
Races
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BRIGHTFIRE TRAILS - Half Marathon
Entries closed16:00
£48.00
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BRIGHTFIRE TRAILS - 10k
Entries closed16:45
£38.00
Event information
Hilly, riverside and woodland trails. Very steep in places with over 900m of ascent in the Half Marathon and over 500m in the 10km race.
Free parking
Fingle Bridge, Drewsteignton, Devon EX6 6PW
From the A30 turn off at the Fingle Bridge/ Drewsteignton junction.
From the A38 follow signs to Moretonhampstead/ Chagford/ Whiddon Down along the A382, then turn right at the Sandy Park junction to Drewsteignton then follow signs to Fingle Bridge.
From the A38 follow signs to Moretonhampstead/ Chagford/ Whiddon Down along the A382, then turn right at the Sandy Park junction to Drewsteignton then follow signs to Fingle Bridge.
HALF MARATHON: 4:00 pm
10KM: 4:45 pm
10KM: 4:45 pm
Organiser's description
We’re back at FINGLE BRIDGE for a brand-new Apres-Midi SPRINGTIME adventure, with more hills, three new routes, and more trail running shenanigans than ever before!
Seriously vertiginous, with some great climbs, (almost touching the sky at the Cranbrook Hill Fort checkpoint), followed by leafy descents through the Big Woods, on some amazing trails around the River Teign valley.
After the initial climb to the fort, and the salubrious meander down through the Big Woods, the Half Marathon and 10km runners cross the river below Castle Drogo and onto the Two Moors Way briefly, passing through Rectory Woods and Drewston shadowlands before a steep descent to Fingle (for the 10km Finish).
For the NEW Half Marathon, we go out east into the Butterdon Ball Woods initially, before climbing high to Cranbrook Castle, followed by a steep descent to the deep river trails. Crossing the footbridge twice below Castle Drogo, passing the hydro station (look out for salmon jumping the falls!), before a final climb onto the Lower Deer Stalkers Path, high above Fingle Bridge, to the final downhill slalom to the finish. Almost 1000m of ascent in this one!
Mouth-watering stuff.. We’re going up into the ether from Fingle Bridge!
BRIGHTFIRETRAILS is supported by the NATIONAL TRUST and the FINGLE BRIDGE INN
The Inn is ready and waiting for you thirsty runners!
Seriously vertiginous, with some great climbs, (almost touching the sky at the Cranbrook Hill Fort checkpoint), followed by leafy descents through the Big Woods, on some amazing trails around the River Teign valley.
After the initial climb to the fort, and the salubrious meander down through the Big Woods, the Half Marathon and 10km runners cross the river below Castle Drogo and onto the Two Moors Way briefly, passing through Rectory Woods and Drewston shadowlands before a steep descent to Fingle (for the 10km Finish).
For the NEW Half Marathon, we go out east into the Butterdon Ball Woods initially, before climbing high to Cranbrook Castle, followed by a steep descent to the deep river trails. Crossing the footbridge twice below Castle Drogo, passing the hydro station (look out for salmon jumping the falls!), before a final climb onto the Lower Deer Stalkers Path, high above Fingle Bridge, to the final downhill slalom to the finish. Almost 1000m of ascent in this one!
Mouth-watering stuff.. We’re going up into the ether from Fingle Bridge!
BRIGHTFIRETRAILS is supported by the NATIONAL TRUST and the FINGLE BRIDGE INN
The Inn is ready and waiting for you thirsty runners!
Location
Fingle Bridge, Exeter, EX6 6, United Kingdom
BRIGHTFIRE TRAILS from FINGLE BRIDGE
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OuterEdge have been organising Trail Running Events in the South West since 2015. We pride ourselves on creating bespoke trail races and adventures. Each event is a 'one-off' - original and unique. We take our runners to places we know through our local knowledge and love of trail running.
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