Lundy Island Race

Lundy Island Race : event overview

The Lundy Island Race is a single-day trail event held on Lundy Island, using island tracks and paths managed by the Landmark Trust. The course covers approximately 13.5 miles and includes coastal technical trails on the eastern side, undulating clifftops on the western side, precipitous slopes and a central spine route with a few side-tracks. Runners visit the North lighthouse and other island corners as part of the looped route.

Entries include a day return trip aboard a chartered ferry that carries up to 250 runners; an alternative non-Raceboat entry requires competitors to make their own travel and accommodation arrangements on the island. Registration takes place in the village on the village green outside the Marisco Tavern, roughly a 15-minute walk uphill from the landing.

The event is fully marked and marshalled, with first aid on course and at race HQ. There are two aid stations, at the North Lighthouse and at Castle Hill, each visited twice. Minimum age to enter is 17 years. Dogs are not permitted on the island.

Mandatory kit includes capacity to carry 500 ml of water, trail shoes, a backpack or waistpack, head cover, a waterproof jacket, a foil blanket, a collapsible reusable cup, a fully charged mobile phone and emergency food. Entry and refund conditions vary between Raceboat and non-Raceboat entries; refunds for Raceboat entries are subject to staged deadlines and percentages. The Race Director’s decision is final. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.