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RACE THE TIDE is in the glorious setting of the Flete Estate, Mothecombe, South Devon. We are hosting three races that cater for runners of all abilities.

To finish the Long Marathon and Half Marathon races successfully you will need to run at an average of 4mph.

The Three Races:

• A predominately Woodland Trail of 8.5 miles on the private Flete Estate, racing the tide at 7 miles, with 2 Aid Stations. Minimum age. Minimum age 17 years.
• A 15.5-mile LONG Half-Marathon racing the tide at 7 miles, with 3 aid Stations. Minimum age 17 years.
• A LONG Marathon of 28.5-miles racing the tide at 20 miles, with 4 aid Stations. Minimum age 18 years.

The courses combine to provide a mixture of private footpaths beside the quiet Erme estuary, bridle paths and coastal paths.

Race The Tide Long Marathon was in the Runner's World Top 100 worldwide events in 2022. It includes running along Bigbury beach and across the causeway to Burgh Island, made famous by Agatha Christie as she wrote two books while staying on the island. 

Starting times: 
11am - LONG Marathon
2pm LONG Half-Marathon
2pm 8.5-mile Woodland Trail

*Start times may vary by up to 45 mins. TBC nearer the date *

All courses will be fully marked, marshaled by runners, and have well-stocked aid stations.

Free parking (usually £6.00 per day)

Bespoke event medal to finishers of all races 

Bespoke Event T-shirts available to purchase through the SiEntries online.

Further OuterEdge merchandise also available to reserve for collection on the day.

First Aid on course and at HQ. 

Dogs are not permitted with runners during the race.

COMPULSORY KIT-LIST for HALF-MARATHON AND MARATHON runners

• Capacity to carry 1 litre of water (we are cupless and do NOT provide plastic cups). We will not be pouring water or coke into cupped hands!
• Trail Shoes!
  - Waterproof jacket
  - Whistle
  - Mobile phone with stored number for Race Director and lead medic
  - Emergency food
  - Foil Blanket

COMPULSORY REQUIREMENT for WOODLAND TRAIL runners

• Capacity to carry 250ml of water (we are cupless and do NOT provide plastic cups). We will not be pouring water or coke into cupped hands!
  - Trail shoes
  - Mobile phone with stored number for Race Director and lead medic.
•  Foil blanket

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This event offers the option to purchase XCover, so that participants may be able to get a refund if they are unable to attend due to unforeseen circumstances.

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