Gecko Gathering - Scorrier House
Redruth, United Kingdom • 23 Aug 2026
Event Overview
The Gecko Gathering running event takes place on Sunday 23 August 2026 at Scorrier House, a private estate in Cornwall near Redruth. The event features several timed distance options.
Distances
Participants can choose from the following distances:
- 2.5 km
- 5 km
- 10 km
- 13.1 miles (Half Marathon)
- Scorriergeddon, a 5-hour endurance event
Event Features
The event includes a festival-like atmosphere with various amenities on site. A bar will be open and a DJ will provide entertainment. Food vendors will be present, offering items like pizza, cakes, and ice cream. Other activities include face painting and inflatable axe throwing.
All participants receive a personalised bib and a finisher's medal. Awards are given to top finishers, and free race photography is provided. There is no cut-off time for the standard distance races. The 5 km and 10 km races are part of Stage 6 of the Purple Gecko Events 2026 Championship Series, where the top 20 male and female runners in each distance earn series points.
The Scorriergeddon endurance event involves participants completing as many loops as possible within the 5-hour time limit to score points, with inflatable axe throwing available at the end of each lap.
Practical Information
The event is timed by ST App Service; there is no chip timing. Registration closes on 15 August 2026. Pricing varies by distance and increases as the event date approaches. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.