Lundy Island Race

Event overview

The Lundy Island Race takes place on Lundy Island on 28 June 2026. The off-road course is listed as 13.5 miles and follows coastal trails, clifftops and the island's central spine, visiting all four corners of the island. A 3.75 hour time limit applies. Registration and the race start and finish are on the village green outside the Marisco Tavern. Every entrant receives a day return trip aboard the MS Oldenburg if on the Raceboat entry, and every finisher receives a Lundy Puffin medal. The event is held under England Athletics rules with a Trail Running Association permit.

Transport, entries and kit

The organiser offers a chartered Raceboat for runners only; the boat carries up to 250 runners. A Non-Raceboat entry is available for competitors who make their own travel and accommodation arrangements to the island. Minimum age is 17 years. Mandatory kit includes the capacity to carry 500 ml of water, trail shoes, a backpack or waistpack, head cover, a waterproof jacket, a foil blanket, a collapsible or reusable cup, a fully charged mobile phone and emergency food. Failure to carry required kit may prevent starting or may lead to disqualification.

On-course support and entry conditions

The route is fully marked and marshalled with first aid on course and at race HQ. Two aid stations are on the route, at the North Lighthouse and at Castle Hill; both are visited twice. Raceboat entries have a staged refund policy: 75% refund until 31 December 2025, 50% refund until 31 May 2026, and no refunds after that date. Non-Raceboat entries are non-refundable; name changes for Non-Raceboat entries are allowed up to 6 June 2026. The Race Director's decision is final. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.