Cornish Marathon
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Event Overview
The Cornish Marathon is an established long-distance running event organized by the East Cornwall Harriers. The course covers a full marathon distance, starting and finishing in the village of Pensilva near Liskeard. This race is a long-standing fixture in the Cornish Grand Prix series and is conducted on open roads through the countryside of East Cornwall.
Course Landmarks
The scenic route leads participants past several notable local landmarks and natural features, providing various vantage points for spectators and supporters. Highlights of the course include:
- Golitha Falls
- Colliford Lake
- Dozemary Pool
- Jamaica Inn
- Bolventer Valley
- King Doniets Stones
Participation and Logistics
The event has a maximum capacity of 475 entrants and utilizes chip timing to record participant results. The race headquarters is based at the Millennium Centre in Pensilva. Due to the nature of the course, a cut-off time of 6.5 hours is in place, after which marshals will stand down from their positions.
Specific entry requirements and rules include:
- Participants must be at least 18 years of age.
- Registration must be completed in advance; there are no entries available on the day of the event.
- The field is open to both affiliated (ARC/UKA) and non-affiliated runners.
The event follows a road-based circuit through the rural landscape, starting at Princess Road in Pensilva. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
