St Austell Skyline 10
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St Austell Skyline 10
The St Austell Skyline 10 is a multi-terrain race taking place in Cornwall, organized by the St Austell Running Club. The course covers a distance of 10 miles and utilizes a variety of surfaces, including clay trails, permissive paths, and footpaths. This event is part of the Cornwall Multi-Terrain Race Series.
Participants navigate a route that explores the local clay mining heritage, passing points of interest such as old clay dryers, clay pits, and the ancient quarry of Carn Grey. The course begins with a two-mile ascent along a shared access trail, leading to high-altitude sections that offer views of St Austell Bay and the Sky Spur tip. The route includes a circuit of Baal Pit before returning to the finish at Cornwall College.
The event features the following logistics and amenities:
- 10 miles
The course is marshaled and marked throughout, featuring two drinks stations along the way. Race headquarters are located at Cornwall College St Austell, where participants can access on-site parking, a bag drop, and post-race refreshments.
Adherence to safety regulations is required, including a ban on all personal audio devices and MP3 players. The event has a minimum age requirement of 18 years. A time cut-off is enforced at the second drinks station, located at approximately 6.5 miles, 1 hour and 45 minutes after the start. All finishers receive a medal and a memento. A portion of the proceeds is donated to the Southwest Coast Path charity. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
