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Summer Sunset Half

Name: Summer Sunset Half
Start: 2026-07-11
End: 2026-07-11
Location: Perranporth

Perranporth, United Kingdom • 11 Jul 2026

Summer Sunset Half & Long Ten 2026

Summer Sunset Half & Long Ten takes place in Perranporth on 11 July 2026, organised by Purple Gecko Events. The programme includes a half marathon route that goes from The Watering Hole in Perranporth out to The Bowgie Inn at Crantock and back, and a long 10.5 km run along the Cornish coast that finishes on Perranporth Beach. The event is held in support of Cornwall Air Ambulance; charity places are available and entrants can make an optional donation on entry.

Distances

13.1 miles - Half marathon from Perranporth to Crantock and back.
10.5 km - Long 10k route starting near The Bowgie Inn and finishing on Perranporth Beach.

The event uses ST App Service for timing; there will be no chip timing. Cut-off times are applied: a four hour overall cut off for the half marathon with a two hour cut off at the turnaround point, and a two hour cut off for the 10.5 km. Medals are provided for all competitors, with awards for top finishers and free race photography. Registration closes 30 June 2026. Early-bird pricing and multiple entry prices are listed by the organiser. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South West (England) Perranporth

Race information

Website Registration

13 mi

Half Marathon

11 km

Long 10k

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

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