Fairytale Of Newquay

Newquay, United Kingdom • 13 Dec 2025

The Fairytale of Newquay is a festive coastal trail running event held along the North Coast of Cornwall, finishing at Porth Beach, Newquay. It features two main distances: a 15-mile Long Half Marathon starting from Harlyn Bay and a 30-mile Ultramarathon beginning at Porth Beach. Both races are timed and self-navigated along the scenic coast path, with runners encouraged to dress festively and pass through themed checkpoints stocked with fluids and snacks. The event welcomes Canicross participants and emphasizes safety with mandatory kit checks and GPS tracking. All finishers receive a medal, and awards are given to top runners, making it a spirited end-of-year challenge. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

30 mi
Ultramarathon (30 Miles)
15 mi
Long Half Marathon (15 Miles)
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