The Woods
Cornwall, United Kingdom • 12 Sep 2026
Event overview
The Woods 2026 is a running event set on the North Coast at Tehidy Woods on Saturday 12 September 2026. The course is a 4-mile loop. Competitors choose how long to run and complete as many laps of the loop as possible within their chosen time; the maximum number of laps for each duration determines the winner. The event is listed as Running (UKA) and has an ARC permit number ARC.
- Rowan - 3 hours
- Ash - 6 hours
- Beech - 9 hours
- Oak - 12 hours
Entry, fees and policies
Entries open 1 February 2026. Affiliated entry fees are: Rowan £30, Ash £40, Beech £50, Oak £60. Non-affiliated (UKA/ARC clubs) fees are: Rowan £32, Ash £42, Beech £52, Oak £62. Refunds are available up to four weeks before the event; deferral is allowed up to two weeks before the event. Deferrals cannot be refunded at a subsequent race.
Entrants must be over 18 and acknowledge the event risks and the organiser terms and conditions. If the Met Office issues an Amber or Red weather warning the event cannot go ahead; it may be rescheduled or held virtually. The organiser is Bys Vyken Events. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.