Gecko Gathering – Siblyback Lake

Liskeard, United Kingdom • 13 Jun 2026

Event overview

Gecko Gathering at Siblyback Lake takes place on 13 June 2026 in Liskeard (PL14 6ER). The event is organised by Purple Gecko Events and includes a lakeside trail running festival with medals for all participants and awards for top finishers in each distance. The site offers on-site camping and a café. The course is described as flat and scenic, and the event is buggy friendly.

Distances and format

  • 2.5 km fun run
  • 4.8 km lap (standard loop)
  • 9.6 km two laps of the standard loop
  • Siblython 8-hour lap event around the 4.8 km lake loop

Siblython entrants run as many full laps as they can within the 8-hour period. All laps must be completed in full to have distance and time recorded; partial laps returned on foot do not count. Minimum ages are set by distance: 5 years for the fun run, 8 years for the 5k, 14 years for the 10k, and 18 years for the Siblython. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. The event is Stage 5 of the PGE 5K & 10K Trail Running Championship Series 2026. Additional race services include personalised bibs and free race photography. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

120 km
Siblython
10 km
5 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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