''The Fairytale of Newquay''
Festive Coastal 'Long' half & UltraMarathon
Saturday 14th December 2024
Join us for a Festive coastal Ultramarathon & 'Long Half Marathon' along the North Coast of Cornwall finishing at Porth Beach, Newquay to end the racing year in style!
Take part in this timed, self-navigation coast path run & get into the spirit of Christmas by dressing up (optional but absolutely encouraged) and running through our festive themed checkpoints! (weather dependant!🤪)
Canicross entries welcome!
Long Half (15 miles) Runners will register at the Mermaid Inn in Newquay before being bussed over to Harlyn Bay for a 1000hrs start. You have a 6 hour cut-off
Buses leave at 0915hrs sharp
Ultramarathon (30miles) runners will register at the Mermaid Inn in Newquay & start from Porth Beach right outside at 0800hrs. You have a 10 hour cut-off
Runners will be issued a GPS tracker with a live link to the route.
A kit check will also take place here too.
This is for your own safety whilst out on the cliff path, not your inconvenience. Any questions, please drop us an email.
There will be 1/3 checkpoints along the way for the long half & Ultra respectively. These will be stocked with fluid & salt / sugar snacks etc
All runners must carry the following essential items:
THE KIT LIST IS THERE FOR YOUR SAFETY OUT ON THE COAST PATH.
WE HAVE TO TAKE EVERY EVENTUALITY INTO ACCOUNT ON YOUR BEHALF.
KIT IS PER PERSON AND IS NOT TO BE SHARED.
IT IS NOT UP FOR NEGOTIOATION ON RACE DAY.
WE WILL NOT TOLERATE ANY ABUSE OR RUDENESS TO OUR STAFF.
NO KIT NO RACE.
A fully charged mobile phone with charger (Battery pack), issued GPS tracker
Head torch
Spare warm clothing in a waterproof bag (hat/leggings/gloves/top)
A hi-vis top or reflective strips-clothing / small first aid kit / nutrition / compass (phone app acceptable)
Survival bag (Foil blanket NOT acceptable)
Whistle
Nutririon
NOK details on piece of paper in waterproof bag
Collapsible/reusable cup to use at CP's (We will not have cups for you to use here)
Minimum 800ml fluid.
£20 cash (emergencies)
All runners will receive a Fairy tale of Newquay medal & there will be awards for the top finishers!
Please leave enough time to collect you bib, tracker & have your kit checked
Keep an eye out for further race information on our social media sites & website
Final Race Day info will be emailed out to all entrants and posted on here & our Facebook page a week prior to the event
Any questions in the meantime, please contact us at