Cornish Marathon

Pensilva, United Kingdom • 1 Nov 2026

Cornish Marathon

The Cornish Marathon is an established road race organized by East Cornwall Harriers. Based in the village of Pensilva, near Liskeard, the event follows a scenic route through the countryside of East Cornwall. The race is a long-standing fixture in the Cornish Grand Prix series and utilizes chip timing for all participants.

The course begins and ends in Pensilva, with the Race Headquarters located at the Millennium Centre on Princess Road. Runners pass several local landmarks during the event, including:

  • Golitha Falls
  • Colliford Lake
  • Dozemary Pool
  • Jamaica Inn
  • Bolventer Valley
  • King Doniets Stones

The event has a strict participant limit of 475 runners and does not offer registration on the day of the race. Participants must be at least 18 years old to enter. A course cut-off time of 6.5 hours is in place, after which course marshals are stood down. There are also specific intermediate cut-off points located at various intervals along the route.

The route is designed to provide points of interest for spectators and supporters. The race is open to both affiliated and non-affiliated runners, with registration typically closing in late October or once the entry cap is reached. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

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