The Lighthouse Marathon and Ultra
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About the race
Set on Cornwall’s coast, The Lighthouse Marathon and Ultra converges at Sunset Surf Cafe in Gwithian. The Marathon traces a rugged 26-mile coast-path from Pendeen to Godrevy Lighthouse, exposing runners to mud, wind, rocks, sand and tarmac with substantial climbs. The Ultra, starting at Lands End’s Longships Lighthouse, adds a 10-mile opening segment before joining the marathon route at Pendeen for about 25 more miles to the finish — roughly 35 miles total and over 4000 feet of ascent (Ultra adds ~1800 ft).
Expect challenging weather, dramatic headlands, the final objective of outrunning the lighthouse beacon, and a finish in the dark with generous cutoffs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.