Atlantic Coast Challenge
Fri 4 - Sun 6 Oct 2024 Hayle, Cornwall, UK

Atlantic Coast Challenge

Run, walk or crawl up to 3 marathons in 3 days along some of the wildest and most windswept coastlines in Britain.

5 races

  • Fri 4 Oct
  • #1 of 5
St Ives Bay Beach Resort, Hayle

Day 1

08:30

£70

Age 20 & over

  • 42.2 km multi terrain running
  • Sat 5 Oct
  • #2 of 5
St Ives Bay Beach Resort, Hayle

Day 2

08:30

£70

Age 20 & over

  • 42.2 km multi terrain running
  • Sun 6 Oct
  • #3 of 5
St Ives Bay Beach Resort, Hayle

Day 3

08:30

£70

Age 20 & over

  • 44.3 km multi terrain running
  • Sat 5 Oct
  • #4 of 5
St Ives Bay Beach Resort, Hayle

Atlantic Coast Ultra | 40 Miler

08:30

£90

Age 20 & over

  • 40 miles multi terrain running
  • Fri 4 - Sun 6 Oct
  • #5 of 5
St Ives Bay Beach Resort, Hayle

Atlantic Coast Challenge | Full 3 Days

08:30

£200

Age 20 & over

  • 128.7 km trail running

Overview

Everything is taken care of so all you need to do is keep going.

The full 3-day route starts near Padstow and finishes at the iconic Lands End. Complete up to 78.6 miles (3 marathons) over 3 days by walking, running or crawling - putting your mental and physical prowess against some of the wildest coastlines in Britain.  

Atlantic Coast Challenge

Dare to complete 1, 2 or 3 days. Every Atlantic Coast Challenge starter receives an event t-shirt and every finisher receives a classic challenge medal and Cornish Pasty! Monday morning proof to your work colleagues or family that you completed this tough challenge.

This classic event is a personal challenge to test your limits and provide you with an immense sense of achievement - it's not a race.

Highlights

  • Conquer a trail run along the Atlantic Coast
  • From the fishing village of Padstow on day 1
  • To the iconic Lands End on day 3
  • Stay in St Ives, Cornwall
  • Super-easy navigation
  • Fully-supported with friendly team and daily transport
  • Frequent, well-stocked checkpoints
  • An epic challenge to round-off summer
  • Bespoke medal and event merchandise

Event video

  • All fitness levels
  • Event village
  • Newcomers

Run, jog, walk

Runners, joggers and walkers all take on the challenge and start at different times each day.

Group 1

Group 1 is for walkers and slower joggers only.

Group 2

Group 2 is for runners and faster runners. No walkers in group 2.

Group 3

Group 3 on day 2 and 3 is for faster runners.

Teams

Team entry benefits include:

  • Team management
  • Help with logistics
  • Medals
  • Matching t-shirts

 

Kit list

A mandatory kit list is available.

  • Bag transfer
  • Cafe
  • Coast
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Rural
  • Toilets

Event HQ

St Ives Bay Beach Resort
73 Loggans Road
Hayle
Cornwall
TR27 5BH
UK

Free parking

Free parking is available at the event HQ.

Event HQ

The Event HQ is at St Ives Bay Holiday Park.

This will act as a meeting point, catering area, massage, first aid point and reception. This will be open throughout the whole event to answer any questions, sell event merchandise or for running advice. 

Transport

Transport to and from the event HQ to the start/finish each day is included in your entry fee. This means you could easily book the same accommodation for the duration of your challenge.

Accommodation

St Ives Bay Holiday Park provides the perfect accommodation solution for entrants to the ACC. current year prices to be confirmed. 

  • All accommodation is for up to 4 nights Thur - Monday morning
  • 2 Bedroom Chalet  4 nights  £225  Sleeps 2  (Non sea View)
  • 2 Bedroom caravan  4 nights £250  Can sleep 4 
  • 3 Bedroom Caravan  4 Nights £265 Can sleep 6
  • Camping Pod 4 nights £155 Sleeps 2 
  • Camping/van £20 a night Electric Hook up 
  • Single room in a shared caravan 4 nights £90

 

Catering

Event catering at the Bay View Cafe (next to the registration area).

Just to say a huge 'thank you' to everyone involved in organising the ACC. A fantastic event, amazing support and brilliantly organised. I loved every minute of it! Carol M

Races at event

  • Fri 4 Oct
  • #1 of 5
St Ives Bay Beach Resort, Hayle

Day 1

08:30

£70

Age 20 & over

  • 42.2 km multi terrain running
  • Sat 5 Oct
  • #2 of 5
St Ives Bay Beach Resort, Hayle

Day 2

08:30

£70

Age 20 & over

  • 42.2 km multi terrain running
  • Sun 6 Oct
  • #3 of 5
St Ives Bay Beach Resort, Hayle

Day 3

08:30

£70

Age 20 & over

  • 44.3 km multi terrain running
  • Sat 5 Oct
  • #4 of 5
St Ives Bay Beach Resort, Hayle

Atlantic Coast Ultra | 40 Miler

08:30

£90

Age 20 & over

  • 40 miles multi terrain running
  • Fri 4 - Sun 6 Oct
  • #5 of 5
St Ives Bay Beach Resort, Hayle

Atlantic Coast Challenge | Full 3 Days

08:30

£200

Age 20 & over

  • 128.7 km trail running