Race The Light
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Race The Light - Mothecombe
Race The Light is a winter trail event held at Mothecombe on the Erme Estuary. The course runs through the privately owned Flete Estate on shadowy estuarine trails and includes sections close to the water.
Two main race options are offered:
- 8.5 miles Classic: estuarine trails with a double crossing of the River Erme estuary.
- Half marathon Erme & Hams: Classic route plus about five extra miles including sections of the South Hams SWCP.
The course is affected by tides and daylight, so runners encounter wet terrain and timed crossings. For the half marathon, participants must reach the final crossing within three hours or they will face an in water crossing.
The route starts at the bottom of the slipway on Coastguards Beach and finishes with an uphill climb to the SchoolhouseDevon restaurant above the water. Minimum age for entry is 17 years. Each finisher receives a bespoke Race The Light medal.
The event is held under a permit from the Trail Running Association and under England Athletics rules. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
