Fairytale Of Newquay

Newquay, United Kingdom • 14 Dec 2024

The Fairytale of Newquay is a festive coastal running event featuring a long half marathon (15 miles) and an ultramarathon (30 miles) along the scenic North Coast of Cornwall. Scheduled for December 14, 2024, participants will start at Porth Beach, with half marathon runners being transported to Harlyn Bay. The event encourages festive attire and includes themed checkpoints stocked with refreshments.

Runners must carry essential safety gear, including a GPS tracker and a fully charged mobile phone. All finishers will receive a medal, and awards will be given to top performers. The event supports the Newquay Coastguard Association. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

30 mi
Fairy Tale Ultra Marathon
13 mi
Fairy Tale Long Half Marathon
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