Race The Tide
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Race The Tide
Race The Tide takes place on the Flete Estate in Mothecombe, South Devon. The event features three different distance options that utilize private tracks, woodland trails, and sections of the South West Coast Path. Participants navigate terrain alongside the Erme estuary and across coastal landscapes where the timing of the tide is a central element of the course.
The event offers the following race distances:
- 8.5-mile Woodland Trail: A route on private estate grounds with 2 aid stations.
- 15.5-mile Long Half-Marathon: A course with 3 aid stations requiring a 4mph average pace.
- 28.5-mile Long Marathon: A route featuring 4 aid stations including Bigbury beach and Burgh Island.
The marathon distance includes a crossing of the causeway to Burgh Island. For both the marathon and half-marathon distances, participants must maintain a minimum average pace of 4 miles per hour to complete the course successfully. The routes are fully marked and marshaled, with aid stations provided throughout.
All participants receive a bespoke finisher medal. Mandatory kit requirements are in effect for all distances, including the capacity to carry water, trail shoes, a mobile phone, and a foil blanket. The races are cupless, meaning no plastic cups are provided at aid stations. Free parking is available on-site for participants at the Flete Estate. Dogs are not permitted to accompany runners on the course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
