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Race The Light

Mothecombe, United Kingdom • 6 Dec 2025

Race The Light is a unique trail running event held at Mothecombe on the Erme Estuary in Devon, England. The classic race covers 8.5 miles of shadowy estuarine trails through the private Flete Estate, featuring a challenging double crossing of the River Erme estuary, making it a race against both light and tide. The course starts at Coastguards Beach and finishes with a steep uphill climb to the SchoolhouseDevon restaurant. A half marathon option is also available, extending the classic route with an additional five miles along the South West Coast Path and a final estuary crossing with a 3.25-hour cut-off. The event offers a scenic, marshalled course with bespoke finisher medals. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South West (England) Mothecombe

Race information

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13 mi
Half Marathon
8 mi
Classic - 8.5 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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