Summer Sunset Half
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Summer Sunset Half & Long Ten 2026
Summer Sunset Half & Long Ten is a pair of evening road races in Perranporth on 11 July 2026, organised by Purple Gecko Events and held in support of the Cornwall Air Ambulance. The event includes a half marathon and a long 10k along the Cornish coast.
The Half Marathon follows a route from The Watering Hole in Perranporth out to The Bowgie Inn at Crantock and returns to Perranporth. The half marathon has a four hour overall cut off, with a two hour cut off at the turnaround point. The 10.5 km race starts at The Bowgie Inn and finishes on Perranporth Beach, with a two hour cut off. Both races are described as taking place at sunset.
Event services include GPS tracking, a feed station at the halfway point, medals for all competitors, awards for top finishers and free race photography. Timing is provided via ST App Service; there will be no chip timing. Charity places are available and entrants can make an optional donation to the Cornwall Air Ambulance.
Registration for the event closes on 30 June 2026. The event location postal code is TR6 0BH, Perranporth. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
