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Cockington Christmas Caper

Name: Cockington Christmas Caper
Start: 2026-12-06
End: 2026-12-06
Location: Torquay

Torquay, United Kingdom • 6 Dec 2026

Cockington Christmas Caper

The Festive Cockington Christmas Caper is a 10k trail race held in Cockington Country Park near Torquay. The route follows winding trails around the park and includes hills and countryside views. The course will be marshalled, signed and taped, and there is one water stop on the route. A 2 hour 15 minute cut off applies.

At the finish each participant receives a bespoke metal medal and a choice of Christmas cake, mince pie or yule log. Trail shoes are mandatory for the route. Runners must be over 16.

Entry options are listed as affiliated and unaffiliated with the following fees: affiliated £23 and unaffiliated £25. Prizes for first, second and third place male and female are awarded on the day. Prizes for age group winners are sent after the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South West (England) Torquay

Race information

Registration

10 km

10k Trail Race

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

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