Cousin Jack
Saint Just, United Kingdom • 7 Mar 2026
Event overview
Cousin Jack, The Classic and The Ultra takes place on Saturday 7 March 2026 in St Ives, Cornwall. The event is organised by Bys Vyken Events and is listed as a UKA/ARC running event. Entries close on 21 February 2026. The organiser’s weather policy states that if the Met Office issues an Amber or Red warning the race cannot go ahead; it may be rescheduled or held virtually.
Race details and entries
- 18 miles - Classic Jack: point-to-point from St Just to St Ives on multi terrain including muddy fields, rocky headlands, steep paths and boggy sections. There is a safety cut off at Zennor Head. Coach transfer operates from St Ives Leisure Centre to St Just; parking is available at the Leisure Centre.
- 35 miles - Ultra Jack: out-and-back from St Ives to Cape Cornwall and return, listed with 7000+ feet of elevation. The route remains multi terrain; runners do not pass into St Just on this course.
Entry options include affiliated and non-affiliated categories for both distances. Published entry fees show the Classic from about £38 and the Ultra from about £60, with small variations for non-affiliated entries. Refunds are available up to four weeks before the event; deferrals are allowed up to two weeks before the event but cannot be refunded at a subsequent race. Cutoff times are published per race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.