Race The Light
NOV
28
2026
Race The Light offers winter trail runs at Mothecombe. Choose the 8.5-mile classic with estuary crossings or a half marathon with coastal path sections. Both races finish with a climb and award a finisher's medal.
Sat 28 Nov 2026
14 miles
9 miles
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Event Details
Race The Light is a series of crepuscular winter trail races held at Mothecombe on the Erme Estuary. The event features two distances: a classic 8.5-mile race and a half marathon.
The Races
- Race The Light Classic: This is an 8.5-mile trail run. The route takes place on the privately owned Flete Estate and involves a double crossing of the River Erme estuary. Participants start at Coastguards Beach and finish with an uphill climb to the SchoolhouseDevon restaurant.
- Race The Light – Erme & Hams Half Marathon: This race includes the classic 8.5-mile route plus an additional 5 miles. The extra section features running on the South West Coast Path back to the estuary. A time limit is in place for the final river crossing.
Key Information
The races are held under a permit from the Trail Running Association and England Athletics rules. The minimum age is 16 years for the 8.5-mile race and 17 years for the half marathon. All finishers receive a bespoke Race The Light medal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
14 mi
Rtl Erme & Ham's Half Marathon
9 mi
Race the Light Classic
