Lighthouse Marathon
Pendeen, United Kingdom • 7 Nov 2026
Lighthouse Marathon & Ultra : Cornwall trail races
The event is a point to point trail race on the Cornish Coast Path offering two distances. The course includes varied surfaces: mud, water, rocks, sand and tarmac. Runners should expect typical Cornish autumn conditions and significant elevation.
The route features large climbs and dunes. The marathon covers 26.2 miles with nearly 4000 feet of height gain and a generous cut off that can lead to finishing in the dark; the final obstacle is to beat the light on the lighthouse. The ultra is about 35 miles with over 6000 feet of gain and visits three lighthouses: Longships, Pendeen and Godrevy. The ultra field is limited to 70 runners.
Practical arrangements include registration at The Sunset Surf Cafe in Gwithian for the marathon. Buses after registration transport runners to the start and all runners are provided a seat. The event provides a car park with free parking for runners, a bag drop area and food available after the race. Entries open on 1st June and all entries close two weeks before the event.
Distances: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 26.2 miles - trail course on the Cornish Coast Path, about 4000 ft gain
- 35 miles - ultra visiting three lighthouses, over 6000 ft gain