Lighthouse Marathon | Bys Vyken Events

Pendeen, United Kingdom • 8 Nov 2025

Event overview

The Lighthouse Marathon, organised by Bys Vyken Events, is scheduled for 8 November 2025. Distances offered include:

  • 26.2 miles
  • 34 miles (Lighthouse Ultra, new for 2025, limited to 70 runners)

The Ultra route visits three lighthouses: Longships, Pendeen and Godrevy. Entry fees are shown as £52.00 and £65.00. All entries close two weeks before the event.

Course and logistics

The race is a point-to-point trail on the Cornish Coast Path, running between Pendeen and Godrevy for the marathon, and including Lands End for the Ultra. The terrain includes mud, water, rocks, sand and tarmac, with large climbs and dunes and almost 4,000 feet of total elevation gain. Organisers note a generous time cut-off that may result in some participants finishing after dark.

Race registration is based at The Sunset Surf Cafe in Gwithian. Buses will transport runners from Gwithian to the start and all runners are allocated a seat. The event provides free parking for runners, a bag drop at the car park and food available after the run. Organisers publish a kit list, event guide, route details and risk assessments. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

34 mi
Ultra
26 mi
4000 m+
Marathon
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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