Race The Tide
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Race The Tide
Race The Tide takes place on the private Flete Estate in Mothecombe, South Devon. The event features three distinct multi-terrain courses that utilize private footpaths, bridle paths, and sections of the South West Coast Path. Participants navigate a landscape composed of woodland tracks and trails running beside the Erme estuary.
The event offers three different distances:
- Woodland Trail: An 8.5-mile route on private estate tracks with two aid stations.
- Long Half-Marathon: A 15.5-mile course including three aid stations.
- Long Marathon: A 28.5-mile route with four aid stations, featuring Bigbury beach and the causeway to Burgh Island.
The marathon and half-marathon distances require participants to maintain an average pace of at least 4mph to complete the course successfully. Both of these routes, as well as the woodland trail, involve crossing tidal areas at specific mileage points. All courses are fully marked and marshaled.
The event is cupless, and runners are required to carry their own water capacity as specified for their distance. Compulsory kit for all participants includes a mobile phone, a foil blanket, and trail shoes. Marathon and half-marathon runners must also carry a whistle, waterproof jacket, emergency food, and one litre of water capacity. Finishers across all distances receive a bespoke event medal. Free parking is provided on-site at the Flete Estate. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
