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Race The Tide

Mothecombe, United Kingdom • 16 May 2026

Race The Tide is a trio of trail races held at the privately owned Flete Estate in Mothecombe, South Devon. The event offers three distances: 8.5-mile Woodland Trail, 15.5-mile Long Half-Marathon, and 28.5-mile Long Marathon. Courses blend private tracks, the Erme estuary and coastal paths along the South West Coast Path, with the marathon including a beach section at Bigbury-on-Sea and a tide-driven crossing to Burgh Island.

Runners race the tide across estuary shores and hill climbs, finishing with a bespoke medal. Digital timing, multiple aid stations, free parking, cupless water, and kit requirements accompany the challenge. Minimum ages: 16, 17 and 18; dogs not permitted. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South West (England) Mothecombe

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29 mi
28.5-Mile Long Marathon
16 mi
15.5-Mile Long Half-Marathon
9 mi
8.5 Miles Woodland Trail
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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