Race The Light

Mothecombe, United Kingdom • 6 Dec 2025

Event

Race The Light takes place on Saturday 6 December 2025 at Mothecombe on the Erme Estuary in Devon. The event uses trails on the privately owned Flete Estate and includes estuary terrain with tidal crossings. The event is permitted by the Trail Running Association and is held under England Athletics rules.

Courses and route

  • 8.5 miles (Classic)
  • Half Marathon

The Classic is an 8.5-mile route on shadowy estuarine trails with a double crossing of the River Erme. The route starts on the estuary slipway and finishes after a steep uphill ascent near the SchoolhouseDevon restaurant. The Half Marathon follows parts of the Classic route but omits the two woodland loops, adds about five miles on the South West Coast Path, and makes the estuary crossing on the return at Wonwell. A 3.25 hour cut-off applies for the second crossing on the Half Marathon.

Race services and rules

Courses will be fully marked and marshalled. First aid will be available on course and at headquarters. A head torch is mandatory. Dogs are not permitted with runners during the race. Each finisher will receive a bespoke Race The Light medal. Entry opened 11 December 2024 and closes 3 December 2025. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

21 km
Half Marathon
9 mi
Classic - 8.5 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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