Race The Tide

Race The Tide

Race The Tide takes place at the Flete Estate in Mothecombe, South Devon. The event offers three off-road races that use private tracks, footpaths beside the Erme estuary, bridle paths and sections of the South West Coast Path.

The three race distances are:

• 8.5 miles woodland trail; race tide at 7 miles; 2 aid stations; min age 16
• 15.5 miles long half-marathon; race tide at 7 miles; 3 aid stations; min age 17
• 28.5 miles long marathon; race tide at 20 miles; 4 aid stations; min age 18

To finish the Long Marathon and Long Half-Marathon successfully participants should average about 4 mph. All courses are fully marked, marshaled by runners, and served by well stocked aid stations. First aid is available on course and at the event headquarters. Finishers receive a bespoke event medal; bespoke event t-shirts and other merchandise are available to purchase or reserve.

The event is cupless. Half-marathon and marathon runners must carry at least 1 litre of water; woodland trail runners must carry at least 250 ml. Compulsory kit also includes trail shoes, a mobile phone with stored numbers for the race emergency contacts, and a foil blanket. Waterproof jacket, whistle and emergency food are also required for half-marathon and marathon entrants. Dogs are not permitted with runners during the race. Free parking is provided and is usually charged at £6.00 per day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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