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Boscastle Scramble

Name: Boscastle Scramble
Start: 2026-06-27
End: 2026-06-27
Location: Looe

Looe, United Kingdom • 27 Jun 2026

Boscastle Scramble 2026

Boscastle Scramble is a point-to-point coast path event on 27 June 2026, covering 26.2 Miles from Rock to Boscastle along the North Cornwall Coast Path. The route passes Polzeath, Port Isaac and Tintagel and is listed as Stage 3 of The Saints & Smugglers 100 Mile Challenge. The event location is given as Looe, PL13 1AA, Great Britain.

The course is self-navigation along the South West Coast Path (SWCP) with three manned checkpoints. Organisers provide fluid and sustenance at the checkpoints. The route includes sections with significant climbs and descents and has a nine hour cut off time.

Live GPS tracking will be used during the event. Timing is provided via the ST App Service; there will be no chip timing. All finishers receive medals, top finishers receive awards, and race photography is provided. Optional extras listed for the event include return mini bus transport and a race tee.

Registration for the event closes on 17 June 2026. The event is organised by Purple Gecko Events. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South West (England) Looe

Race information

Website Registration

26 mi

Boscastle Scramble

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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