Fairytale Of Newquay
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Event overview
The Fairy Tale of Newquay takes place in Newquay, Great Britain, on 13 December 2025. The event is organised by Purple Gecko Events and includes multiple distances held along the North Cornwall coast with start and finish activity centred on Porth Beach and other nearby points.
Distances
- 30 Miles
- 15 Miles
- 8 Miles
Race details
The event features an ultra distance, a long half (15 miles) and an 8-mile out-and-back called "The Pisky" that runs between Newquay and Mawgan Porth. Runners register at the Mermaid Inn in Newquay. Ultra runners start on Porth Beach and long half runners assemble at Harlyn Bay for transport to their start. A kit check is held at registration.
Ultra and long half entrants receive a GPS tracker and a route map at registration. Checkpoints along the course provide fluids and salt/sugar snacks. Required kit for ultra and long half runners includes a charged mobile phone, issued GPS tracker and map, headtorch with spare battery, spare warm clothing in a waterproof bag, high-visibility or reflective clothing, small first aid kit, nutrition, compass (phone app acceptable), whistle and a minimum of 800 ml fluid; runners are also asked to carry a festive ornament. Pisky entrants must carry fluid and a fully charged mobile phone.
All finishers receive a medal and there will be awards for top finishers. Time limits are set at 10 hours for the ultra, 6 hours for the long half and 3 hours for the 8-mile event. The event supports the Newquay Coastguard Association through optional donations. Timing is provided by ST App Service; there will be no chip timing. Registration closes 30 November 2025. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
