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The Smugglers Way

Name: The Smugglers Way
Start: 2026-04-25
End: 2026-04-25
Location: Looe

Looe, United Kingdom • 25 Apr 2026

The Smugglers Way 2026

The Smugglers Way Ultra takes place on 25 April 2026 in Looe, Great Britain. The route is a 37 miles coast to coast course from Boscastle to Looe that crosses Bodmin Moor. The event is organised by Purple Gecko Events.

The event supports the East Cornwall Search & Rescue Team. It includes four checkpoints along the route, a 13.5 hour cut off, live GPS tracking for participants, free race photography, medals for all finishers and awards for top finishers. An optional minibus return and event tee are offered at booking.

Timing is provided via ST App Service; there will be no chip timing for this event. Registration closes 15 April 2026. Entry fees vary by booking date and an additional booking fee applies. The Smugglers Way 2026 is stage 2 of the Saints & Smugglers 100 Mile Challenge Series in 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South West (England) Looe

Race information

Website Registration

37 mi

Stage 2 Smugglers Way – Boscastle to Looe

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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