The Fairytale of Newquay
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The Fairy Tale of Newquay
The Fairy Tale of Newquay takes place on 12 December 2026 in Newquay, Cornwall. The event offers multiple coastal trail distances:
- 30 miles Ultra Marathon
- 15 miles Long Half
- 8 miles The Pisky
Canicross entries are accepted on all three distances. All runners register at the Mermaid Inn in Newquay. Ultra and Pisky runners start on Porth Beach, while Long Half runners are bused to the start at Harlyn Bay. Ultra and Long Half runners are issued a GPS tracker with a live link to the route and receive a map at race registration; a kit check is also carried out at registration. Checkpoints along the route provide fluid and salt or sugar snacks.
Ultra and Long Half runners must carry the following essential items: a fully charged mobile phone with charger, issued GPS tracker and map, headtorch with spare battery, spare warm clothing in a waterproof bag (hat, leggings, gloves, top), a hi-vis top or reflective strips, a small first aid kit, nutrition, a compass (phone app acceptable), a whistle, and a minimum of 800 ml fluid. Runners may also carry a festive ornament. Pisky runners must carry fluid and a fully charged mobile phone.
All finishers receive a Fairy Tale of Newquay medal and there are awards for top finishers. Time limits are 10 hours for the Ultra, 6 hours for the Long Half and 3 hours for The Pisky. The event supports Newquay Foodbank and the Newquay Coastguard Association and is organised by Slightly Lost Trail Co. Ltd. Timing is provided by ST App Service with no chip timing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
