Beacon Beast Marathon
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Event details
The Beacon Beast Marathon and Beastie McBeastRace (The Beastly Half) take place on 19 April 2026 at Shire House, Priory Park, Bodmin, PL31 2DQ. Distances offered:
- 27 miles with about 3000 ft of elevation
- 14 miles with about 2800 ft of elevation
Entry is through SiEntries and requires a registered account. Entries open 12 May 2025 and close 12 April 2026. The minimum age for both races is 18. Entry fees listed for 2026 include affiliated and unaffiliated prices for each race. The event is organised by Beacon Beast and was created by the parishes of Bodmin, Nanstallon, Lanivet, Lanhydrock and Cardinham Churches.
Route, support and facilities
The route is multi-terrain and follows the Bodmin Way on a figure-of-eight layout. It passes Lanhydrock National Trust Estate, Redmoor Nature Reserve, sections of The Saint's Way, Helman Tor, Beacon Nature Reserve, Cardinham Woods, Lanivet, Nanstallon, Cardinham Village and Bodmin. Aid stations are at the local churches, with Lanhydrock aid at the main car park. The organisers provide a written route description and a GPX file, and use biodegradable tape, arrows and marshals for signposting.
Volunteers from local community groups staff the aid stations. After past events the organisers have shared funds with community groups, totalling well over £10,000 across four events. The final mile of both races is downhill, followed by steps up to St Petroc's church, where finishers receive a bespoke medal, a t-shirt and a complimentary drink. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
