Endurancelife | North Cornwall
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North Cornwall - Polzeath
The event is based in Polzeath on the North Cornwall coast and is scheduled for 9 January 2027. Each race begins on the village's golden beach and runs along miles of unspoilt coastline, passing the Pentire Peninsula, small fishing villages and coastal valleys. The courses include significant elevation gain and are classed as severe terrain with surfaces of trail, sand, rock and grass.
The event is part of the Endurancelife 2026-27 trail running season and contributes points to the Season Leaderboard for completing participants. Organiser information and participant procedures note an online check-in about two weeks before the event; the check-in asks entrants to confirm personal details and view a mandatory event safety video.
Distances and approximate ascent for each category are:
- 10K - 6.3 miles, 902 ft ascent
- Half Marathon - 13.3 miles, 2654 ft ascent
- Marathon - 26.1 miles, 5767 ft ascent
- Ultra - 31.4 miles, 6558 ft ascent
Entries include a fully marked course, electronic timing with split results, a finishers medal and on-site amenities. Event add-ons listed include a 10 minute post-race massage option and an event safety kit containing basic first aid items. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.