Atlantic Coast Ultra 40 Miler
Atlantic Coast Ultra 40 Miler
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Lace up those trail shoes and prepare for 40 stunning miles along the beautiful South West Coast Path. Starting in Newquay and finishing at St Ives Bay Holiday Park, this event promises challenges, panoramic views and some amazing free goodies.
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Atlantic Coast Ultra 40 Miler
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Sat, Oct 3, 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
Saturday, Oct 3, 2026
Atlantic Coast Ultra 40 Miler: 8:30 AM
Event summary
Here are the distances available for Atlantic Coast Ultra 40 Miler
Atlantic Coast Ultra 40 Miler
40mi
£90
Atlantic Coast Ultra 40 Miler
40mi
£90
Route information
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Starting at Fistral Beach in Newquay, participants follow the coast towards the Hayle River Mouth, finishing at St Ives Bay Holiday Park. The terrain is varied and rugged. There are steep climbs and descents testing your technical abilities and concentration. Each turn 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. Walk, run or crawl to the finish line as your push your mind and body to the limits along some of the most beautiful coastline Britain has to offer.
What's included
- GPS tracker, supplied by Geo Tracks
- Live view GPS tracking course maps
- Event branded T-shirt
- Food and drink on the course
- Transport to the start from the event H
- Bespoke finishers medal
- Free parking at the event HQ
- Medical cover
- On-course support and minibus pick up for retired participants
- Event Instructions Pack
How to get there
St Ives Bay holiday park, 8 Digey Flats, St Ives, Saint Ives TR26 1HT, UK
Get full directionsTransportation
A minibus will take you from the event HQ to the start line. Pickup is also supplied for retired athletes.
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.
Find your roomEvent day logistics
07:00 Registration at the event HQ
07:30 Board buses to travel to start line
08:30 Arrive at startline and begin the 40-mile ultra
21:30 Event cut-off time
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.
Essential Kit (to be carried on your person or in your rucksack)
- 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. Camping is available also.
Medical Assistance
You will be supported by the medal support team throughout the event.
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