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 races that follow public footpaths along the Bodmin Way. 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. Registration is at Shire House in Priory Park, Bodmin.
Distances
- 27 miles / 3000 ft (marathon)
- 14 miles / 2800 ft (half marathon)
Aid stations are staffed by local community volunteers and are located at the parish churches except Lanhydrock where the station is in the main car park. The organiser supplies 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 participants receive a bespoke medal, may collect a t-shirt if not already taken at registration, and are offered a complimentary drink from the church; donations are welcome.
The half marathon is part of the local Multi Terrain Running Series for 2027. The minimum entry age for the event is 20 years. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
