Endurancelife | North Cornwall

Event overview

The North Cornwall Coastal Trail Run is a trail running event based in Polzeath on the North Cornwall coast on 10 January 2026. The courses start from the village beach and run northeast along unspoilt coastline, including the Pentire Peninsula, fishing villages and valleys, before returning to Polzeath. The event is part of the Endurancelife 2025-26 season and finishing any distance awards points toward the Season Leaderboard. Terrain is listed as severe and includes trail, sand, rock and grass.

Race details and logistics

Distances offered:

• 10K - 6.3 mi; ascent 902 ft
• Half Marathon - 13.3 mi; ascent 2654 ft
• Marathon - 26.1 mi; ascent 5767 ft
• Ultra - 31.4 mi; ascent 6558 ft

Standard entry prices:

• 10K £35, Half Marathon £47, Marathon £59, Ultra £71.

Other facts: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

• Entry fill shown as 94/100 for each distance.
• Mandatory kit requirements were updated; summary: fewer required items for the Half Marathon and clarified water carrying capacity.
• Participants will be asked to check in online before the event to confirm postal address and watch the mandatory safety video.
• The event features fully marked courses, electronic timing with split printing, finishers medals, on-site amenities, and optional add-ons such as a 10-minute massage (£10.80) and an event safety kit (£12).
• Event parking may incur charges.