RACE THE LIGHT
From OuterEdge Events
- Date Sat 28th November 2026
- Time 12:45
- Location Plymouth, Devon
- Price £42.00 - £52.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances Half Marathon
Event summary
Runners will face the unique challenge of a double crossing of the River Erme estuary, making it a race against the light and the tide! Starting at 1:15 PM (subject to slight adjustments based on weather and tidal conditions), the race kicks off from Coastguards Beach and concludes with a thrilling uphill climb to the picturesque SchoolhouseDevon restaurant, offering breathtaking views of the water. Each finisher will proudly receive a bespoke RACE THE LIGHT medal. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this remarkable event where you’ll race the light and the tide!
RACE THE LIGHT
Sat 28th November 2026
Organiser's Description
The original RACE THE LIGHT CLASSIC – 8.5 miles of shadowy estuarine trails, meandering through the privately owned Flete Estate.
There’s a double crossing of the River Erme estuary so it’s a race against the light.. and the tide. So wet feet from the off!
The start time for the race is 13:15am (subject to change of 15-20 minutes depending on weather and tidal conditions on Raceday).
The race starts at the bottom of the slipway on Coastguards Beach, and finishes with a mighty uphill climb to the SchoolhouseDevon restaurant, high above the water.
Each finisher will receive a bespoke RACE THE LIGHT medal.
We're racing the Light, and the Tide!
Races
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Classic 8.5
£42.00
UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00
Booking for more than 1? -
Half Marathon
£52.00
UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00
Booking for more than 1?
Course Details
The Classic has 8.5 miles of shadowy estuarine trails, meandering through the privately owned Flete Estate. There’s a double crossing of the River Erme estuary so it’s a race against the light.. and the tide. So wet feet from the off!
The Classic race starts on the estuary slipway and finishes at the SchoolhouseDevon restaurant, high above the estuary, then downhill to the river crossing before heading into the Flete Estate. The race finishes with a second crossing of the estuary before a steep uphill ascent to the finish.
ERME & HAMS HALF MARATHON – Taking in the Classic route with an extra 5 miles thrown in for good measure, including some sublime South Hams SWCP running back to the Erme estuary. But beware. You have to get to the final crossing within 3 hours – or it’s a swim across!
Half Marathon start-time is 12:45
Before the tide is too high!
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Location
Schoolhouse, Plymouth, PL8 1LB, United Kingdom
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