Total Coastal 50K
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Event Overview
Total Coastal offers three distances along the South West Coast Path in South Devon. The events are:
- 50 km Ultra from Kingswear to Shaldon.
- Half Marathon (21.1 km) from Preston Green to Shaldon.
- 10 km from Babbacombe Downs to Shaldon.
Routes
All three events use the South West Coast Path. The 50 km route is multi-terrain, with approximately 75% on trails and some sections on country lanes and tarmac, particularly between Goodrington Beach and Torquay Harbour. It features approximately 2,134 meters (7,000 ft) of ascent.
The Half Marathon route is also multi-terrain, with around 75% on trails. It includes a tarmac section from the start to Torquay Harbour before moving mainly onto trails.
The 10 km route is 99% trails.
Facilities and Services
It is a cupless event; runners must bring their own cup or bottle. Aid stations are provided:
- 50 km: Four aid stations near Brixham, at Preston Beach, Meadfoot Beach Car Park, and Maidencombe Car Park.
- Half Marathon: Two aid stations at Meadfoot Beach Car Park and Maidencombe Car Park.
- 10 km: One aid station at Maidencombe.
Coach transfers are available for a fee from Shaldon to the starts of the Ultra and Half Marathon events. There is no coach option for the 10 km, but an hourly public bus runs between Shaldon and Babbacombe.
All finishers receive a bespoke medal.
Mandatory Kit
Participants are required to carry a mobile phone with the event phone number, a hydration system of a specified capacity (1 liter for the Ultra, 500ml for shorter distances), a route GPX file on a device, emergency money, and race nutrition. A showerproof or windproof jacket is required, though this may be waived based on weather forecasts posted before the event.
Entry Details
The event has cut-off times: 11 hours for the Ultra, 6 hours for the Half Marathon, and 3 hours for the 10 km. Minimum age requirements are 21 for the Ultra and 18 for the Half Marathon and 10 km. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
