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.

Race information

35 mi
Ultra Jack
18 mi
Classic Jack
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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