Bownder
MAY
16-17
2026
Bownder is a festival of looped races held entirely within a Cornish farm and its lanes. Runners can choose from seven distances, from a 10k up to 100 miles, with generous time limits. The event caters to both affiliated and unaffiliated participants.
16-17 May 2026
100 miles
100 kilometers
50 miles
50 kilometers
Marathon
Half Marathon
10 kilometers
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Event Overview
Bownder is a running event with a festival atmosphere, offering a looped course entirely contained within a farm and its surrounding lanes. The event is based at Lamarth Farm in Helston, which is in West Cornwall.
Race Distances
Participants can choose from seven different race distances:
- 10k
- Half Marathon
- Marathon
- 50k
- 50 miles
- 100k
- 100 miles
The event is permitted by the ARC and features generous cut-off times. Entries are available for both affiliated runners (with UKA/ARC clubs) and unaffiliated runners. The organizer is Bys Vyken Events. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
100 mi
100 Miles Affiliated (uka/arc Clubs)
100 mi
100 Miles Unaffiliated
100 km
100k Affiliated (uka/arc Clubs)
100 km
100k Unaffiliated
50 mi
50 Miles Unaffiliated
50 mi
50 Miles Affiliated (uka/arc Clubs)
50 km
50k Affiliated (uka/arc Clubs)
50 km
50k Unaffiliated
Marathon
Marathon Unaffiliated
Marathon
Marathon Affiliated (uka/arc Clubs)
Half Marathon
Half Marathon Affiliated (uka/arc Clubs)
Half Marathon
Half Marathon Unaffiliated
10 km
10k Affiliated (uka/arc Clubs)
10 km
10k Unaffiliated
