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Polruan Shuffle

Name: Polruan Shuffle
Start: 2026-03-14
End: 2026-03-14
Location: Looe

Looe, United Kingdom • 14 Mar 2026

Polruan Shuffle 2026

Polruan Shuffle 2026 takes place on 14 March 2026 in Looe, Great Britain. The event covers a coastal point-to-point course from East Looe Beach to Polruan Village Hall along the south coast of Cornwall. The route is 12 Miles long, includes hills and steps, and has one feed station at Talland Bay. The event has a five hour cut off.

Entry, services and timing

The event is organised by Purple Gecko Events and is stage 1 of the Saints & Smugglers 100 Mile Challenge Series for 2026. Registration closes on 1 March 2026. Entry fees rise in stages, with later prices higher and a per-order fee applied. Timing is by ST App Service; there will be no chip timing. The event offers live GPS tracking, medals for all finishers, awards for top finishers, free race photography, and optional extras including a minibus return and a race tee. Results and event queries are handled by the organiser. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South West (England) Looe

Race information

Registration

12 mi

12 Miles

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

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