Lighthouse Marathon
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The Lighthouse Marathon and Ultra
The Lighthouse Marathon and Ultra is scheduled for 6 November 2027 at Sunset Surf Cafe, Gwithian TR27 5ED. The event is organised by Bys Vyken Events and holds ARC permit number ARC/27/.
The routes and distances are:
- Marathon - Pendeen to Godrevy lighthouse, 26 miles
- Ultra - Longships (Lands End) to Godrevy, 35 miles
The course follows coastal paths and includes mixed surfaces: rocks, sand and tarmac. Participants should expect mud, water and likely rain, plus large climbs and dunes. The marathon route has over 4000 feet of height gain; the Ultra has an additional 1800 feet.
Entry options include affiliated and non affiliated marathon places and affiliated and non affiliated Ultra places, with differing entry fees. Refunds are available up to four weeks before the event. Entries may be deferred up to two weeks before the event, but deferrals cannot be refunded at the subsequent race.
New ARC guidelines require Ultra entrants to be aged 20 or over. Crew are allowed on the course but support runners are not. The organisers provide a generous cut-off time which may result in some finishers completing the route after dark; the final time checkpoint relates to the lighting of the lighthouse.
If the Met Office issues an Amber or Red weather warning the race cannot take place; the organisers may reschedule or run the event virtually. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
