Saints Way Challenge & Ricochet

Looe, United Kingdom • 5 Sep 2026

Event overview

Saints Way Challenge & Ricochet 2026 is scheduled for 05 September 2026 in Looe, Great Britain. The event is organised by Purple Gecko Events and is the eighth edition. Registration closes 20 August 2026 at 12:00. Timing will use the ST App Service and there will be no chip timing. The event offers live GPS tracking, medals for all finishers, trophies for top finishers, personalised bibs, fully stocked feed stations and free race photography. There will be a mandatory kit list for participants. An optional return mini bus to Padstow and a race tee are available when booking.

Race details

  • 28 Miles - Ultra along the Saints Way Trail from Padstow to Fowey, 10.5 hour cut off.
  • 56 Miles - Ultra along the Saints Way Trail as a return from Fowey to Padstow, 17.5 hour cut off.

Entry fees are listed from £50 for the 28 mile option and from £65 for the 56 mile option, varying by booking period. The event location is given as Looe (postcode PL13 1AA). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

56 mi
56 Miles
28 mi
28 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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