Race The Tide
Mothecombe, United Kingdom • 22 May 2027
Race The Tide : Flete Estate, Mothecombe
Race The Tide takes place at the Flete Estate in Mothecombe, South Devon. The event comprises three organised trail races on private estate tracks, bridle paths and coastal paths beside the Erme estuary and the South West Coast Path.
- 8.5 miles Woodland Trail; 2 aid stations; minimum age 16.
- 15.5 miles Long Half-Marathon; 3 aid stations; minimum age 17.
- 28.5 miles Long Marathon; 4 aid stations; minimum age 18.
The routes combine private footpaths beside the quiet Erme estuary, bridle paths and coastal sections, including running along Bigbury beach and across the causeway to Burgh Island.
All courses are fully marked, marshaled by runners, and supported by well-stocked aid stations. First aid is available on course and at headquarters. Finishers receive a bespoke event medal; bespoke event T-shirts and other merchandise are available to purchase or reserve. Parking is listed as free; a typical charge is £6.00 per day. Dogs are not permitted with runners during the race.
The event operates a cupless policy and lists compulsory kit. Half-marathon and marathon runners must carry at least 1 litre of water, trail shoes, a waterproof jacket, whistle, mobile phone with emergency numbers, emergency food and a foil blanket. Woodland Trail runners must carry at least 250 ml of water, trail shoes, a mobile phone with emergency numbers and a foil blanket. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.