Beacon Beast Marathon
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Beacon Beast Marathon & The Beastly Half
Beacon Beast Marathon and the Beastly Half take place in Bodmin on 19 April 2026 with the event base at Shire House, Priory Park, PL31 2DQ. Both races require entrants to be 18 years or older.
Distances and elevation:
- 27 miles - 3000 ft elevation (Beacon Beast Marathon)
- 14 miles - 2800 ft elevation (Beastie McBeastRace / The Beastly Half)
The route follows public footpaths and much of the Bodmin Way. It 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 sections through Bodmin. Terrain is mixed and includes stiles, muddy sections, road connectors and notable climbs such as a long tree-lined ascent in Cardinham Woods. Seasonal features mentioned include bluebells and newborn lambs along parts of the course.
Aid stations are located at local churches except for Lanhydrock, where the aid station is in the main car park. Organisers provide route signposting using biodegradable tape, arrows and marshals, plus a written route description and a GPX file. The final mile of both races descends before a climb up steps to St Petroc's church, where finishers receive a bespoke medal, a t-shirt and a complimentary drink served by the church community.
Entry information notes entries opened in May 2025 and close in April 2026. Some entry options use waiting lists; payment is taken only if a place is offered. XCover is available as an optional purchase. The half marathon is part of the local Multi Terrain Running Series for 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
