The Boscastle Scramble

Saturday 7th June 2025

A supported, self navigated marathon along 26 miles of stunning North Cornish Coast Path all the way from famous Posh Rock on the Camel Estuary, to the pretty fishing village of Boscastle. You'll pass through pretty coves, tackle ALL the elevation & enjoy stunning views along the way! Quickly gaining a reputation for being the most brutal marathon in Kernow - It's a  toughie!

Your finish point is the beautiful Wellington Hotel in Boscastle.

Here you will find a delicious menu on offer & the bar will be open to quench that post-race thirst!

Supporters most definitely welcome!

The registration & start is situated here St.Minver Lowlands Parish Council Chamber ///annoys.thickens.politics

Parking is situated here ///respond.spectacle.clutter

(We will have a minibus shuttle that will bring you from the car park to registration)

We will have 3 checkpoints along the route for you where our smiley, happy staff will welcome you in & ensure you are fully stocked with fluids as well as salt, sugar & savoury snacks. Sandwiches will be available at CP2

CP1 New Polzeath - ///unclaimed.cloak.obliging 4.5 Miles in

CP2 Port Isaac - ///condensed.excuse.vase 12.5 Miles in.

CP3 Trebarwith Strand - ///condensed.excuse.vase 19.5 Miles in.

Don't get caught out, fill your bottles at CP1 even though its only a short way in! The next stretch is a long, tough one!

Each checkpoint will have it's own cut-off time & the event overall has a cut-off time of 9 hours.

There is an OPTIONAL extra minibus transfer back to Rock from the finish, please book this option when you enter the event.

The bus is not on demand, but will go when it is full/nearly full, not as soon as you finish. There may be a wait which we will do our very best to ensure is not too long, but there is plenty of warmth & shelter at the hotel should you need it. If you decide on the day you do not need the bus, PLEASE let us know asap so we are not waiting for you unnecessarily or trying to find you

All runners will be issued with a GPS tracker & will be required to check in at ALL checkpoints as well as the finish.

(Even if you don't plan on stopping, please make sure the Checkpoint staff see your bib number as you go through).

There is a mandatory kit list for this event & all runners will be subject to a kit check at race registration in Rock.

-GPS Tracker / link to live feed (Issued at reg)
-Whistle

-Compass (phone app acceptable)
-Hi Vis top / kit bag or reflective strips for safety
-Survival Bag (NOT FOIL BLANKET)
-Headtorch
-Lightweight Waterproof top (can be wearing)
-Long trousers / running leggings or tights (can be wearing)
-Hat/buff (can be wearing)
-Chocolate bar or nutrition.
-First Aid Kit (plasters, wipes, tape)
-A minimum of 1 litre of fluid.
-A SPARE lightweight warm long sleeved top clothing (in a waterproof bag)
-A fully charged working mobile phone PLUS battery pack charger
-Paper with your name and your NOK mobile number written on it (in a waterproof bag)
-£20 Cash (Emergency Spends)
-Collapsible/reusable cup (For use at CP's & Finish)

~ ~The kit list is there for your safety. We expect to see EVERY bit of kit listed, with you at kit check~

All runners will receive an event medal & there will be awards for the top 3 male & female finishers!

Minimum age for this event is 18

This is also stage 3 of the Saints & Smugglers 100 Mile Challenge!

Please keep an eye out for further event information posted closer to race day. 

If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact us at info@purplegeckoevents.co.uk