Endurancelife | North Cornwall

Event details

The event takes place in Polzeath, North Cornwall on 10 January 2026. It is part of the Endurancelife 2025-26 season leaderboard; runners who complete any distance receive season points. Registered participants will be asked to check in online approximately two weeks before the event to confirm a postal address for race numbers and to watch a mandatory safety video. Mandatory kit requirements were updated; the Participant Manual notes fewer required items for the Half Marathon and clarified water carrying capacity (see the Participant Manual for full details). Current fill capacity is shown as 94/100.

Distances and course

• 10K - 6.3 mi; ascent 902 ft
• Half Marathon - 13.3 mi; ascent 2,654 ft
• Marathon - 26.1 mi; ascent 5,767 ft
• Ultra - 31.4 mi; ascent 6,558 ft

The event begins on Polzeath village beach and follows the North Cornwall coastline northeast across miles of unspoilt coast, including the Pentire Peninsula, fishing villages and valleys, before returning to Polzeath. Terrain is described as severe and includes trail, sand, rock and grass. The event features a fully marked course, electronic timing with split times, finishers medals, energy bars and multiple on-site amenities. Event parking may incur charges. Optional add-ons listed include a 10-minute massage and an Event Safety Kit (whistle, foil blanket, sterile dressing, alcohol-free moist wipe, two plasters). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.