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The RAT Trail and Ultra Festival

St Austell, United Kingdom • 16 Aug 2025

The RAT Trail and Ultra Festival is an annual running event held at Porthpean, St Austell, Cornwall, along the scenic South Cornwall Coastal Path. It features multiple challenging off-road races with distances of 64 miles (The Plague), 32 miles (Black Route), 20 miles (Red Route), 11 miles (White Route), and a unique 24-hour continuous 5-mile challenge called "Bring Out Your Dead" on a tough coastal section. The courses traverse coastal trails, fields, and villages with varied terrain including hills, rocks, and steps. The festival village at Porthpean serves as race HQ, offering camping, catering, entertainment, and a family-friendly atmosphere. The event emphasizes self-navigation, physical endurance, and community spirit. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South West (England) St Austell

Race information

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100 km
Plague 100k – 64 Miles
32 mi
Black Rat 32 Miles
20 mi
Red Red 20 Miles
11 mi
White Rat 11 Miles
5 mi
Bring Out Your Dead 24 Hour Continuous Challenge on 5 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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