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, along the scenic South Cornwall Coastal Path. It features multiple challenging off-road races with distances ranging from 5 miles to an ultra 64-mile (100k) route called The Plague. Other courses include the Black (32 miles), Red (20 miles), White (11 miles), and a unique 24-hour continuous challenge called Bring Out Your Dead on a tough 5-mile coastal section. The festival offers a vibrant atmosphere with a festival village providing registration, camping, catering, entertainment, and a licensed bar. The terrain is rugged coastal trails with hills, steps, and variable weather, suitable for various ability levels. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.