Total Coastal 50K
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Total Coastal
Total Coastal is a multi-distance running event on the South West Coast Path offering a 50 km ultra and a 13.1 mile half marathon.
- 50 km Ultra
- Half Marathon 13.1 miles
Both routes follow the South West Coast Path and are multi-terrain, with around 75% trails. The ultra runs from Kingswear to The Ness at Shaldon and includes about 7,000 ft of ascent. The half starts near Preston Green and finishes at The Ness at Shaldon, with just over 3,000 ft of ascent. Sections of tarmac occur mainly in the middle part of the ultra between Goodrington Beach and Torquay Harbour and in the early section of the half to Torquay Harbour.
Navigation is on the coast path and uses Acorn signposts; marshals and extra signs will be present in tricky locations, and participants are required to carry the route GPX on a phone or watch.
Aid stations
- Ultra: four aid stations at locations near Brixham, Preston Beach, Ilsham Marine Drive and Maidencombe Car Park.
- Half: two aid stations at Ilsham Marine Drive and Maidencombe Car Park.
Mandatory kit and recommendations include a mobile phone with the event race director and medical numbers, GPX on phone or watch, a filled water bottle or hydration pack (at least 1 L for the ultra, at least 500 ml for the half), a showerproof or windproof jacket as required, emergency cash or card, and basic nutrition. The event is cupless; runners must bring their own cup or bottle.
Other details: bespoke finisher medals for both distances, optional event T shirt for purchase, optional coach transfer from Shaldon to the start locations for a fee, cut off times of 10 hours 15 minutes for the ultra and 6 hours for the half, and minimum ages of 21 for the ultra and 18 for the half. Entry fees are listed separately for affiliated and unaffiliated entrants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
