Beacon Beast Marathon & The Beastly Half
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Beacon Beast Marathon & The Beastly Half
Beacon Beast is a multi-terrain running event on Sunday 25 April 2027 that follows The Bodmin Way and local public footpaths. The route was created by the parishes of Bodmin, Nanstallon, Lanivet, Lanhydrock and Cardinham Churches and passes Lanhydrock National Trust Estate, Redmoor Nature Reserve, glimpses of The Saint's Way and Helman Tor, The Beacon Nature Reserve, Cardinham Woods, Lanivet, Nanstallon, Cardinham Village and Bodmin.
Distances:
- 27 miles / 3000 ft elevation Beacon Beast Marathon
- 14 miles / 2800 ft elevation The Beastlie Half
The course uses a mix of local roads and trails and includes stiles, muddy sections and notable sights such as bluebells at Lanhydrock and Lamorick and newborn lambs in fields. Aid stations are staffed by local community volunteers and are located at the churches, with the Lanhydrock aid station in the main car park. The event provides a written route description and a GPX file for navigation.
Runners receive a bespoke medal, a t-shirt if not collected at registration, and a complimentary drink served by the church at the finish. The final mile of both races is downhill then up the steps to St Petroc's church. Minimum age is 20. Registration is at Shire House, Priory Park, Bodmin PL31 2DQ. Entry windows and fees are listed for affiliated and unaffiliated categories. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
