PORTSCATHO 10KM
October 13th 2024
RACE INFORMATION
A stunning mixed terrain 10km race. Starting and finishing at the Plume of Feathers Pub in beautiful Portscatho, on Cornwall’s Roseland Peninsula. The race will take place this year at 9:30am on Sunday the 13th October 2024.
The course will take you amongst incredible coastal scenery, including the south west coastal path. You will run past the famous Hidden Hut and across Porthcurnick beach. From here the route heads up and through local country lanes, where you will enjoy endless views to both the north and south. You will pass by the historic Gerrans Church and head on towards Towan beach, where you will find a well-deserved hydration station. Turning Eastwards you will begin to head back towards Portscatho, with a fast downhill finish.
The Portscatho 10km is an undulating mixed terrain event but is very achievable for every level of runner.
The race will be fully marshalled and marked with signage. A rolling road closure will be in action.
Please take any litter home with you or dispose in bins. Any littering will result in disqualification.
Minimum age: You must be 16+ on race day to enter the event.
Start time: 9:30am
Registration: 8:00am
RACE DETAILS
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Event timings
Start time: 09:30
Registration: from 08:00
Pub: open from 07:30
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Toilets
There are toilets available in the Plume of Feathers pub.
There are public toilets available next to the coffee shop in the village.
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Parking
There is ample free and paid parking in and around Portscatho.
The car park on New Road is our recommended parking spot for the event.
Please be kind and courteous to local residence when parking. Please carpool where possible.
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Entry Details
Entry fee: £12
Entry via SiEntries.
No refunds available but entries can be transferred to a future Cliff Edge Event.
Participants must be over the age of 16 on the day of the race.
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Official results/prizes
Official race results will be available on the website within 24 hours of the race finishing.
PRIZES
1st Man & 1st Woman will each receive a ‘Meal for Two’ voucher for the Plume of Feathers pub. There will also be prizes for 2nd and 3rd male/female finishers and spot prizes.
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Food & Drink
A selection of cold and hot drinks, including tea and coffee, as well as an excellent selection of food will be available to consume within the Plume of Feathers pub. Friends, family and all spectators are welcome to use the pub before, during and after the race.
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Race Etiquette
• Follow the on-course signage
• Listen to on-course marshals
• Take care when crossing roads
• Be considerate to others
• Do not litter
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Recomended Footwear
The course is a mixed terrain with both trail and road sections so please bring trail / hybrid shoes. This is to make the race as enjoyable as possible for everyone whilst minimizing slip risk
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Photography
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