The Atlantic Coast Challenge

Name: The Atlantic Coast Challenge
Start: 2026-10-01T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-10-01T23:00:00.000Z
Location: St Ives Bay holiday park, 8 Digey Flats, St Ives, Saint Ives TR26 1HT, UK

The Atlantic Coast Challenge

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About

Lace up those trail shoes and get ready for an epic adventure. Choose between 1, 2 or 3 marathons in as many days along the beautiful South West Coast Path. This event promises challenges, panoramic views and some amazing free goodies.

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The Atlantic Coast Challenge 2026, Day 1 (02/10/26), Day 1 & 3, and 4 more

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Fri, Oct 2, 2026 - Sun, Oct 4, 2026

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St Ives, United Kingdom

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Where and when

Location

St Ives Bay holiday park, 8 Digey Flats, St Ives, Saint Ives TR26 1HT, UK

Start times

Friday, Oct 2, 2026

The Atlantic Coast Challenge 2026: 8:00 AMDay 1 (02/10/26): 8:00 AMDay 1 & 3: 8:00 AMDay 1 & 2: 8:00 AM

Saturday, Oct 3, 2026

Day 2 (03/10/26): 8:00 AMDay 2 & 3: 8:00 AM

Sunday, Oct 4, 2026

Day 3 (04/10/26): 8:00 AM

Event summary

Here are the distances available for The Atlantic Coast Challenge

1 / 2

The Atlantic Coast Challenge 2026

78.6mi

£210

Day 1 (02/10/26)

26.2mi

£75

Day 2 (03/10/26)

26.2mi

£75

Day 3 (04/10/26)

26.2mi

£75

Route information

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Day One - 42.2 KM: Nr Padstow - Perranporth

Day Two - 42.2 KM: Perranporth - St Ives Bay Holiday Park

Day Three - 44.3 KM: Lelant - Lands End

Starting near Padstow, complete 1, 2 or 3 marathons (78.6 miles) over 3 days pushing your mind and body beyond their limits. The terrain is varied and rugged. There are steep climbs and descents testing your technical abilities and concentration. Each day promises new challenges and iconic landmarks. This is a self-navigated event, following the South West Coast Path marked with the Acorn sign. For the majority of the run, it is enough to keep the sea to your right and the land on your left.

What's included

GPS tracker, supplied by Geo Tracks
Event branded t-shirt
Food and drink on the course each day
Transport to and from the event HQ to the start/finish each day
Bespoke finishers medal
Free parking at the event HQ
Medical cover
On course support and mini bus pick up for retired participants
Event participant instructions
Finishers Cornish pasty (Final Day Only)

How to get there

St Ives Bay holiday park, 8 Digey Flats, St Ives, Saint Ives TR26 1HT, UK

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Transportation

Every morning you are required to meet at the event HQ and be transported to the start. Feel free to leave your car at the event HQ and use the minibuses. After the run, you will be transported back to the event HQ.

Hotels and Accommodation

Epic Endurance has partnered with Let's Do This to bring you some of the best hotel rates close to the startline.

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Event day logistics

Start Groups

Due to capacities on the transport, participants will be split into two groups for day 1. Group 1 will contain walkers and joggers ONLY. Group 2 is for runners and faster runners. Walkers are not permitted in group 2. This will be determined by the event organiser and published in the info pack before the event. This will also contain details about the briefing, bus and start times for each group.

Checkpoints

Checkpoints will be present roughly every 10km. Here you will be checked in by staff with your time logged. This way the event organisers can keep track of you, make sure you're safe and assist where necessary. The checkpoints are fully loaded with bars, jelly babies, salty snacks, rolls, water, coke and hot drinks. Hot soup and bread will be available at the finish points of day 1 and 2. A celebratory Cornish pasty awaits at the finish line of day 3.

Essential Kit (to be carried on your person or in your rucksack)

A means of navigation
Useful numbers, checkpoint timings, and lost procedure
Whistle
Compass (make sure your compass is attached to you or your kit)
Waterproof top
Long trousers or tights
Gloves (waterproofed in a plastic freezer bag)
Hat (waterproofed in a plastic freezer bag)
A chocolate bar or similar
Small torch with spare batteries
Minimum of 400ml spare water
Issued 'bib number'
A lightweight piece of warm clothing (waterproofed)
A fully charged working mobile phone (waterproofed)
A notepad and pencil with your name and your mobile number written on it (waterproofed)

You must carry all the kit on the kit list. No exceptions.

Accomodation

Contact St Ives Bay Holiday Park directly to book your accommodation.

Onsite Catering

Official event catering will be at the Bay View Cafe. Meals will start on thursday and finish on Sunday evening.

Medical Assistance

You will be supported by the medal support team throughout the event. At the challenge registration, each morning, medics will be available to sort any blisters, tape feet up etc.