Saints Way Challenge & Ricochet

Looe, United Kingdom • 5 Sep 2026

Saints Way Challenge & Ricochet 2026

The event takes place on 05 September 2026 in Looe, Great Britain. It offers two ultramarathon distances that follow the Saints Way Trail across Cornwall, with one course running coast to coast and the other as the return route.

Distances:

  • 28 Miles stage from Padstow to Fowey
  • 56 Miles Ricochet, return from Fowey to Padstow

Both events are organised by Purple Gecko Events. The organiser provides live GPS tracking, personalised bibs, fully stocked feed stations, medals for all finishers, trophies for top finishers and free race photography. There is a mandatory kit list for participants to carry. Optional extras offered at booking include a return mini bus to Padstow and a race tee.

Timing is managed via an app service rather than chip timing. Time limits are specified for each distance with a 10.5 hour cut off for the 28 Miles stage and a 17.5 hour cut off for the 56 Miles Ricochet. Registration for the event closes on 20 August 2026. Event information notes the location as Looe, PL13 1AA. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

56 mi
The Ricochet
28 mi
The Challenge
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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