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Lobster Lollop

Name: Lobster Lollop
Start: 2026-11-14
End: 2026-11-14
Location: Padstow

Padstow, United Kingdom • 14 Nov 2026

The Lobster Lollop 2026

The Lobster Lollop takes place on 14 November 2026 in Padstow. It is a timed trail run held in support of the National Lobster Hatchery. The course is an out and back along the Camel Trail, starting and finishing in Padstow.

Distances offered include:

2.5 km
5 km
10 km
10 miles

Canicross categories are available for the 5 km, 10 km and 10 mile events. There are no cut off times. Every participant receives a medal and personalised bibs. Awards are presented to the top finishers in each distance. Free race photography is provided and showing the event medal on race weekend gives free access to the Lobster Hatchery.

The event is described as family friendly and children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Optional donations to the National Lobster Hatchery are offered to support conservation work. The event is organised by Purple Gecko Events. The event is timed using ST App Service and there will be no chip timing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South West (England) Padstow

Race information

Website Registration

10 mi

Lobster Lollop 10 Mile

10 mi

Lobster Lollop Canicross 10 Mile

10 km

Lobster Lollop 10k

10 km

Lobster Lollop Canicross 10k

5 km

Lobster Lollop 5k

5 km

Lobster Lollop Canicross 5k

Lobster Lollop Fun Run (2.5k)

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

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