Summer Sunset Half
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Summer Sunset Half & Long Ten 2026
The event takes place in Perranporth on 11 July 2026 and comprises two evening road races along the Cornish coast. It is organised by Purple Gecko Events and supports Cornwall Air Ambulance with charity places and an optional donation at entry.
Distances
- 13.1 Miles Half from The Watering Hole to The Bowgie Inn and back
- 10.5 km Long 10k from The Bowgie Inn finishing on Perranporth Beach
The Half follows an out-and-back route between The Watering Hole in Perranporth and The Bowgie Inn at Crantock. The Long 10k follows the coast and finishes on Perranporth Beach. The event applies an overall time limit for the Half and specific turnaround and cutoff points for each race.
Event services include GPS tracking for sharing routes, a feed station at the halfway point, medals for all finishers, awards for top finishers and free race photography. Timing is provided via an app service rather than chip timing. Registration closes on 30 June 2026 and the listed event postcode is TR6 0BH. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
