New for 2022! The Fairy tale of Newquay

A Festive coastal marathon & half marathon option along the North Coast of Cornwall finishing on Porth Beach! Take part in this timed self-navigation run and collect essential trinkets at the themed checkpoints along the way!

Runners will register at the Mermaid Inn in Newquay before being bused over to the start points at Wadebridge & Harlyn Bay. Runners will be issued a GPS tracker with a live link to the route along with a map at race registration. A kit check will also take place here too. There will be a checkpoints at key points laden with fluid & salt / sugar snacks.

All runners must carry the following essential items:

• A fully charged mobile phone with charger, issued GPS tracker & map
• Headtorch with spare battery
• Spare warm clothing in a waterproof bag (hat/leggings/gloves/top)
• A hi-vis top or reflective strips-clothing / small first aid kit / nutrition / compass (phone app acceptable)
• whistle
• minimum 800ml fluid.
• Plus! A festive ornament of your choosing!

All runners will receive a Fairy tale of Newquay medal & there will be awards for the top finishers!

Runners have 8.5hours to complete the marathon and 4.2 to complete the half.

Registration is now open!

Take advantage of our limited early bird offer. This event is subject to restricted numbers. Keep an eye out for further race information on our social media sites & website www.purplegeckoevents.co.uk