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Lobster Lollop

Name: Lobster Lollop
Start: 2025-11-15
End: 2025-11-15
Location: Padstow

Padstow, United Kingdom • 15 Nov 2025

The Lobster Lollop is a family-friendly trail running event supporting the National Lobster Hatchery in Padstow. Taking place on November 15, 2025, it offers various distances including 2.5k, 5k, 10k, and 10 miles, with additional Canicross categories for some distances. The event features a no-pressure, timed out-and-back course along the scenic Camel Trail, with medals for all participants and awards for top finishers.

Runners of all ages can participate, with children required to be accompanied by an adult. Participants can also enjoy free entry to the hatchery by showing their medals. Donations to the hatchery are encouraged to support conservation efforts. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South West (England) Padstow

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10 mi

10 Mile

10 km

10k

5 km

2.5k

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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