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The RAT Trail and Ultra Festival

St Austell, United Kingdom • 16 Aug 2025

The RAT Ultra & Trail Festival is a challenging running event held along the scenic South Cornwall Coastal Path between St Anthony Head on the Roseland Peninsula and Porthpean in St Austell Bay. The festival, based at Porthpean, offers multiple race distances to suit various abilities: the 64-mile "Plague" ultra, 32-mile "Black," 20-mile "Red," 11-mile "White," and the "Bring Out Your Dead" 24-hour continuous 5-mile coastal loop. The courses feature rugged, uneven terrain with hills, rocks, steps, and coastal trails, requiring self-navigation and endurance. The event includes a festival village with camping, catering, entertainment, and a supportive atmosphere, making it a vibrant summer running festival. 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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