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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, along the scenic South Cornwall Coastal Path. It features multiple challenging off-road races with distances ranging from 5 miles to a 64-mile ultra marathon called "The Plague." Other courses include the 32-mile Black Route, 20-mile Red Route, 11-mile White Route, and a unique 24-hour continuous challenge named "Bring Out Your Dead," covering 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, featuring coastal trails, hills, steps, and variable weather, making it suitable for experienced trail runners seeking a demanding yet festive summer running experience. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South West (England) St Austell

Race information

Website Registration
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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