The RAT Trail and Ultra Festival

The RAT Trail and Ultra Festival is an annual running event held at Porthpean, St Austell, Cornwall, along the scenic South Cornwall Coastal Path. It features multiple challenging off-road races with distances ranging from 5 miles to 64 miles (100K), including the ultra-distance "Plague" 64-mile out-and-back course starting at midnight. Other races include the 32-mile Black, 20-mile Red, and 11-mile White routes, all point-to-point along coastal trails with varied terrain, elevation, and some night running.

A unique 24-hour continuous race called "Bring Out Your Dead" covers a tough 5-mile coastal loop with over 350m elevation and 500+ steps. The festival village at Porthpean offers race HQ, registration, camping, catering, entertainment, and a friendly atmosphere for runners of all levels. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.