Battling the elements at Man vs Moor! Have you got what it takes to join Team Wild?
Man vs Moor 2024!
Sunday 23rd June 2024
Join Team Wilder and take on Exmoor!
Sunday 23rd June 2024
Join Team Wilder and take on Exmoor at Somerset's most unique challenge
- there's nothing quite like it!
Our team of fundraisers will conquer intense natural obstacles, tough terrain, steep hills, a chilly wild swim and even a scramble through Exmoor's natural tunnel - all to raise vital funds for wildlife.
Part of the Exmoor Running & Walking Festival Organised by Channel Events, Man vs Moor is Exmoor's toughest challenge and takes place in some of the most remote parts of Exmoor National Park.
With three distances to choose from, 5k, 10k or the ultimate 10 miler, there is something for everyone - and now there's a 1.5km version for the kids!
Every penny raised from tackling the moor, will help Somerset Wildlife protect the county's wildlife and wild places.
Have you got what it takes to join Team Wilder and take on the moor?
The routes
From the Kids 1.5k to the ultimate 10 Miler, choose your distance...
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10km 'ish' (more like 7.5 miles)
You’ll introduce your legs and lungs with a scramble over the Pinkery Pinnacles and the technical Short Combe Stumble. The Green Mile takes you from deep joy to deep bog before topping out near Chains Barrow.
Fast and flowing technical moorland running takes you to the downhill section know as the Hoaroak Hiatus – a steady section of good trail where you can absorb your stunning surroundings.
You’re Half Way! Exmoor’s breath-taking character is defined by the next section as you climb to Benjamy’s Ditch – views across the Bristol Channel and remote wilderness. The Ruckham Reaper takes your mind off it with a full body scramble back up onto the highest moor – and a ride on The Magic Carpet – before the Dash, Splash and Thrash across Pinkery Pond.
The Total Blackout obstacle takes you into the last section, Breakneck Combe, before the finish line comes into sight…
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5km of fun!
This might be the light version on distance but it still packs a punch when it comes to fun!
This route still takes you through some of our classic natural obstacles; ‘Pinkery Pinnacles’, ‘Short Combe Stumble’, ‘Green Mile’, ‘Dash, Splash and Thrash’, Total Blackout and Breakneck Combe!
What's not to like?
Credit: Channel Events / Stuart Lessels
The 10 Miler!
All of the awesome obstacles from the Classic but with a lap of the Light thrown in too! This means you’ll be doing the best obstacles twice!!
Have you got what it takes?
Jack, age 5, organised a 1 mile run for wildlife with his friends and family, raising an incredible £440! Well done Jack!
The Kids 1.5km!
This is a truly brilliant event to give your kids a unique taste of a bonkers outdoor challenge. You'll supervise from the bank as they swim approx 50m in (the very cold and deep!) Pinkery Pond, they will scramble through a natural tunnel, and you'll run alongside them on a short downhill trail back to the centre. They'll be in safe hands with the Exmoor Search and Rescue team right there at every stage.
The big question is - can you keep up with your kids?!
Min age: 8+ accompanied by an adult
(use the links below to apply for either a charity place or to purchase your own place)
Registration details
You have two options - either apply for a free charity place and pledge to raise £150 for Somerset Wildlife Trust, or, sign up for your own place and we'll support you to raise as much as you can without being committed to a set target.
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Apply for a FREE charity place
Pledge to raise £100 and apply for your free charity place.
Registration fee: £0
Sponsorship pledge: £150
We'll support you every step of the way with fundraising tips and advice.
You'll receive a Team Wilder t-shirt if you raise your target by 6th June!
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Purchase your own place
We'll support you to raise as much as you can without being committed to raise a minimum.
How your fundraising helps
Being part of Team Wilder is so much more than taking on Exmoor, it is your chance to save wildlife for the future, and I’m here to support you every step of the way.
It costs us almost £2,000 a day to manage all of our reserves, so every penny you raise will really help our wonderful wildlife here in Somerset.
Livestock grazing - Ed Marshall
£25
could pay for providing water for livestock grazing a 10 hectare grassland reserve for a whole year.
Comma butterfly (Polygonia c-album) resting on field gate, Denmark Farm, Lampeter, Wales, UK. June 2011. Photo: Ross Hoddinott/2020VISION
£100
could pay for the materials needed to install or replace a gate.
Chris Gomersall/2020VISION
£650
could pay for a chainsaw for to help our Reserves Team manage Ash dieback.
Our Team Wilder Wall of Fame
We've had several fundraisers take on Man vs Moor, from people who've never done an challenge like this before, to seasoned runners that pushed themselves to complete the ultimate 10 miler, to children who've taken on the kids 1.5km!
With distances of 1.5km for kids, the 5km Light, the 10km Classic and ultimate 10 miler, there really is something for everyone.
Will you be part of our team at the next Man vs Moor?
Run for Somerset Wildlife and you'll receive:
- a free Team Wilder cycling top (if you raise £150 by 6th June)
- Welcome pack including fundraising and training guide
- Access to our Facebook group where you'll meet others taking on a challenge to share training progress and fundraising tips!
- Invitation to our Strava Club for team motivation
- Support from Kate our Community Fundraising Manager
- A big cheer across the finish line
- The incredible feeling that you're making a difference for wildlife here in Somerset
I’m looking forward to welcoming you to the team and would love to hear from you!
Credit Channel Events / Stuart Lessels
Credit Channel Events / Stuart Lessels
Credit Channel Events / Stuart Lessels
Stuart Lessels
Stuart Lessels
Credit: Channel Events / Stuart Lessels
Credit: Channel Events / Stuart Lessels
Stuart Lessels
Get in touch
Thank you on behalf of all at Somerset Wildlife Trust for your interest in taking on Exmoor at Man vs Moor!
I'd love to hear from you so if you have any questions, please get in touch.
Email: kate.wilson@somersetwildlife.org or call: 07549 031738
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