Endurancelife | North Cornwall

Polzeath, United Kingdom • 10 Jan 2026

Event overview

The Cornwall trail event in North Cornwall is based in Polzeath and is scheduled for 10 January 2026. It is part of the Endurancelife season leaderboard; participants earn points toward a season score. Check-in is required online about two weeks before the event; this includes confirming a postal address for race numbers and watching a mandatory safety video.

The courses begin on Polzeath's beach and run northeast along miles of coastline, including the Pentire Peninsula, fishing villages, and valleys, before returning to Polzeath. The organiser classifies the terrain as severe with surfaces listed as trail, sand, rock, and grass. Course features include fully marked routes, electronic timing with split printouts, finishers medals, on-site amenities, event parking details in the participant manual, and an after-event gathering option nearby.

Distances, ascent, capacity and services

  • 10K - 6.3 mi (902 ft ascent)
  • Half Marathon - 13.6 mi (2,654 ft ascent)
  • Marathon - 26.5 mi (5,767 ft ascent)
  • Ultra - 31.7 mi (6,558 ft ascent)

Entry capacities shown are around two-thirds full for each distance. Standard entry prices are listed per distance. Add-ons include a 10-minute massage and an event safety kit. The organiser offers a 30-day full refund for change of mind, entry transfers up to 14 days before the event, and stated options in the event of cancellation or postponement. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

UTMB 50K
32 mi
6558 m+
Ultra
27 mi
5767 m+
Marathon
14 mi
2654 m+
Half Marathon
6 mi
902 m+
10k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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