Beacon Beast Marathon & The Beastly Half
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Beacon Beast Marathon & The Beastly Half
The event on 25 April 2027 offers two multi terrain footraces that follow sections of the Bodmin Way and public footpaths. Registration is at Shire House, Priory Park, Bodmin PL31 2DQ.
Distances
- Beacon Beast Marathon: 27 miles, 3000 ft elevation
- The Beastlie Half: 14 miles, 2800 ft elevation
The route was created by the parishes of Bodmin, Nanstallon, Lanivet, Lanhydrock and Cardinham Churches and passes Lanhydrock National Trust Estate, Redmoor Nature Reserve, Helman Tor, The Beacon Nature Reserve, Cardinham Woods, Lanivet, Nanstallon, Cardinham Village and Bodmin. The course uses local roads, public footpaths, stiles and muddy sections, and includes a long tree-lined stretch in Cardinham Woods with notable climbing.
Aid stations are run by local churches and community volunteers, with the Lanhydrock aid station located in the main car park. A written route description and a GPX file are provided. The final mile of both distances descends then returns up steps to St Petroc's church, where participants receive a bespoke medal, a t-shirt if not already collected, and a complimentary drink served by the church (donations welcome).
Entries opened 15 June 2026 and close 18 April 2027. Minimum age for entry is 20. The event has shared over £10,000 with local groups after four events. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
