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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 is a no pressure trail run in support of the National Lobster Hatchery in Padstow. The event takes place on 14 November 2026 and follows an out and back route along the Camel Trail, starting and finishing in Padstow.

Distances offered

2.5 km fun run
5 km trail run
10 km trail run
10 miles trail run

Canicross categories are available in the 5 km, 10 km and 10 mile distances. There are no cut off times and every runner receives a medal. Awards are given to the top finishers in each distance. Runners receive personalised bibs and free race photography, and showing the event medal on race weekend grants free access to the Lobster Hatchery.

The event is family friendly; children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Optional donations to the Lobster Hatchery are available to support their conservation work. Registration closes on 1 November 2026. The event is timed by 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

10 Mile Canicross

10 mi

10 Mile Trail Run

10 km

10k Canicross

10 km

10k Trail Run

5 km

5k Trail Run

5 km

5k Canicross

2.5k Fun Run

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

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