Endurancelife | North Cornwall

Polzeath, United Kingdom • 9 Jan 2027

Event Overview

The Endurancelife North Cornwall event is a coastal trail run based in Polzeath. It is the fifth installment of this event, which begins on Polzeath's golden beach. The routes head northeast along miles of unspoiled coastline on the rugged North Cornwall coast.

Course and Terrain

The event offers four distance categories:

  • 10K (6.3 mi): 902 ft of ascent.
  • Half Marathon (13.3 mi): 2,654 ft of ascent.
  • Marathon (26.1 mi): 5,767 ft of ascent.
  • Ultra (31.4 mi): 6,558 ft of ascent.

The terrain is listed as severe and includes trail, sand, rock, and grass. The course features significant elevation gain and passes the Pentire Peninsula, peaceful fishing villages, and picturesque valleys. The Atlantic Sea forms the backdrop.

Additional Information

The event is part of the Endurancelife trail running season. Participants in any distance earn points for a season leaderboard based on performance. An afterparty is suggested at the Oystercatcher venue near the event base. The course is fully marked, and electronic timing is used. All finishers receive a medal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Marathon
Marathon
10 km
10k
Ultra
Half Marathon
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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