The Smugglers Way

SUNDAY 27th April 2025

A supported, self navigation trail run through the beautiful county of Kernow.

Starting out from the pretty North Coast fishing village of Boscastle, you will head south across Cornwall's stunning interior, via Bodmin Moor, Brown Willy, multiple other Tors, through wooded fields & lush green valleys, before finishing in the bustling traditional seaside town of Looe on the south coast.

PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS ON A SUNDAY THIS YEAR!

We are incredibly lucky tO AGAIN have SECURED THE HANNAFORE POINT HOTEL AS THE STUNNING FINISH SETTING FOR YOU IN 2025!

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As well as receiving your medal, a hug & massive congratulations for climbing the last few steps, here you will also have shelter, warmth, comfy sofas, toilets, space to change & relax, option to order food & drinks from the bar, option to use their spa facilities (see their incredible 'dip & dine' offer - Pre booking essential) as well as stunning sea views and in the event of SUNSHINE, an epic terrace from which you can soak up the post race views with a nice cold beverage!

Should you wish to book accommodation also, please call the hotel directly and quote the race to receive 10% off!

We will have 4 checkpoints for you along the route, where our smiley, happy staff will welcome you in & ensure you are fully stocked with fluids as well as salt, sugar & savoury snacks.

Registration is in the Riverside Hotel, Boscastle.

(Please be mindful that it is very early & there are sleeping residents nearby so keep noise down to a minimum

-Thank you)

Here you will have your kit checked, receive your race bib & your tracker.

Bag drop will be available also in the Car Park.

Each Checkpoint will have it's own cut-off time & the event overall has a cut-off time of 13.5 hours

Event start 0600hrs

PLEASE NOTE - As we have a new start time & a new overall cut off, the CP cut-offs have been amended slightly too-

CP1 - 0915HRS  ///tennis.mornings.quoted - NO SPECTATORS/TOILETS

CP2 - 1206HRS - ///urge.unfit.vowel - JAMAICA INN - SPECTATORS WELCOME/TOILETS & FOOD AVAILABLE

CP3 - 1427HRS - ///sprouting.twee.goad - NO SPECTATORS

CP4 - 1723HRS - ///mend.owner.bootleg - NO SPECTATORS/TOILETS

FINISH - 1930HRS - ///moderated.vast.list - SPECTATORS, FAMILY & FRIENDS ALL WELCOME AT THE HANNAFORE POINT HOTEL. BAR WILL BE OPEN SERVING FOOD & DRINK ALL DAY. SPECTACULAR VIEWS!

There is an OPTIONAL extra minibus transfer back to Boscastle from the finish, please book this option when entering.

The buses will run at approx the following times - 1.30pm, 3.30pm, 5.30pm & when the race has finished. Please note these are estimates only to give you a rough idea and if a bus is due to leave but runners are not far off finishing, we will hold the bus to give them the option of jumping straight on or waiting for the next one.

 If you decide on the day you do not need the bus, please let us know asap so we are not waiting for you or trying to find you.

All runners will be issued with a GPS tracker which you can access the route on & 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 Boscastle.

Compass & map reading skills are required for this event INCASE OF BAD WEATHER ON THE MOORS!

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

-Compass (phone app acceptable)

-Head torch

-Whistle

-Bivvy/Survival bag (Not Foil Blanket)

-Hi Vis top / kit bag or reflective strips for safety

-Lightweight Waterproof top (can be wearing)

-Long trousers / running leggings or tights (can be wearing)

-Hat (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 (in a waterproof bag)

-A fully charged working mobile phone with 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 (Cup less event - if you'd like coke/squash/water at CP's & finish)

c~ The kit list is there for your safety. We expect to see EVERY bit of kit listed, with you at kit check. If you have any questions concerning the list, please email prior to race day~

All runners will receive an event medal and we will have awards for the top 3 male & female finishers!

Please email us if you would like a copy of our GPX link...Please don't use an old one

Minimum age for this event is 18.

This is also Stage 2 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