Bownder
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Event overview
Bownder is a looped race event held at Lamarth Farm in the heart of West Cornwall. The event takes place Saturday 16 May 2026 to Sunday 17 May 2026. Entries open 31 December 2025 and close two weeks before the event. The festival features multiple races run on mostly trail and multi-terrain farm lanes. Each race is named after a field on the farm. The organiser is Bys Vyken Events.
Races and logistics
The races share the same looped course layout. There are affiliated and unaffiliated entry options for each distance. Registration takes place on race day prior to each race. Parking is available at the farm; the organiser advises car sharing. Finishers receive an event medal and 100-mile finishers receive a buckle. Kit lists are compulsory for all races except the 10k and half marathon. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 10k - Lamarth - £20
- Half marathon - House - £30
- Marathon - Moor - £50
- 50k - Carthouse - £60
- 50 miles - Vorey - £80
- 100k - Quillets - £110
- 100 miles - Killyanchor - £150