Saints & Smugglers 100 Mile Challenge
East Looe Beach, United Kingdom • 26-27 Sep 2026
Event overview
The Saints & Smugglers 100 Mile Challenge Part Deux is a supported 100-mile event held in Looe, Cornwall on 26–27 September 2026. The route starts and finishes at the Hannafore Hotel and must be completed within 39 hours. The course covers Cornish terrain on both the north and south coastlines and includes about 18,000 ft of elevation.
Course and logistics
The route crosses the county twice and includes two ferry crossings at Rock and Fowey. Ferry passage is included for competitors during normal operating times; outside those times the ferries will run as a private hire for competitors, with a maximum turnaround time of 15 minutes. The event is a fully supported self-navigation exercise with live GPS tracking and seven feed stations or checkpoints with cut-offs along the route. Runners must carry a mandatory kit list.
Registration and organiser
Entry fees change by date: £175 through 29 December 2025, £200 from 29 December 2025, and £225 from 29 March 2026; a 6% fee applies per order. Registration closes on 1 August 2026. The event organiser is Purple Gecko Events and the event uses ST App Service for timing; there will be no chip timing. The Hannafore Hotel will host event weekend activities and offers a room discount for participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.