Atlantic Coast Challenge
St Ives, United Kingdom • 2-4 Oct 2026
Atlantic Coast Challenge
The Atlantic Coast Challenge is a three day coastal challenge on the South West Coast Path from near Padstow to Lands End. The 2026 dates are Friday 2 October to Sunday 4 October. Entrants may complete one, two or three days, covering up to 78.6 miles (approximately three marathons) across the event.
Distances:
- Day One: 42.2 KM Nr Padstow to Perranporth
- Day Two: 42.2 KM Perranporth to St Ives Bay Holiday Park
- Day Three: 44.3 KM Lelant to Lands End
Event HQ is at St Ives Bay Holiday Park, TR27 5BH, based in the large conservatory next to the bar and Bay View cafe. Catering is available at the HQ and accommodation keys are collected from the park reception. Transport is provided each day between the HQ and the daily starts and finishes. Prices listed are £210 for three days and £75 for a single day; accommodation is not included.
Included for participants are a GPS tracker, event t-shirt, on course food and drink, checkpoint support, medical cover, minibuses for retired participants, bespoke finisher medal and a Cornish pasty at the final finish. Checkpoints are roughly every 10 KM and supply snacks, drinks and hot drinks at some points. Participants must carry the compulsory kit list issued by the organisers; the policy is enforced. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.