RACE THE LIGHT

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  • Date Sat 18th January 2025
  • Time 14:00
  • Location Plymouth, Devon
  • Price £42.00 - £56.00
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances Half Marathon

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RACE THE LIGHT

Sat 18th January 2025

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Get ready for an exhilarating adventure at RACE THE LIGHT, hosted by OuterEdge Events! Join us on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at the stunning Mothecombe on the Erme Estuary in Plymouth, Devon, for an unforgettable experience. This year's event marks the 8th edition of this classic race, featuring a thrilling 8.5-mile course that winds through the beautiful, privately owned Flete Estate.

Runners will face the unique challenge of a double crossing of the River Erme estuary, making it a true race against the light and the tide! The race kicks off at 2:45 PM, with a start time that may shift slightly based on weather and tidal conditions. Participants can expect wet feet right from the start, culminating in a rewarding uphill climb to the finish line at the SchoolhouseDevon restaurant, where each finisher will receive a bespoke RACE THE LIGHT medal. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this exciting event—mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable day of racing!

RACE THE LIGHT

Sat 18th January 2025

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Organiser's Description

** RACE RESCHEDULED TO 18TH JANUARY 2025**

RACE THE LIGHT will be back at Mothecombe on the Erme Estuary for an 8th time after being rescheduled from December 2024 due to Storm Darragh

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 2:45pm (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

  • Classic 8.5

    £42.00

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  • Half Marathon

    £56.00

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  • Classic 8.5

    £42.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

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  • Half Marathon

    £56.00

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Course Details

Undulating route around the Flete Estate's shadowy tracks and trails, meandering riverside along the Erme estuary and along the SWCP.
A double crossing of the Erme estuary for the CLASSIC 8.5, and a finishing crossing for the HALF MARATHON.. Before the tide is too high!

What's Included

Professionally organised by OuterEdge Events, Trail races and adventures since 2015

  • Bespoke medals to all finishers and trophies to the first three Male and Female runners.
  • Two Aid Stations for the HALF MARATHON
  • One Aid Station for the CLASSIC 8.5
  • Fully marked course
  • maps and gpx files available via the website

Parking

Free parking on-site

Location

Event HQ is the Schoolhouse Devon Restaurant, Mothecombe PL8 1LB

on the day

RACE THE LIGHT CLASSIC
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 2:45pm (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.

RACE THE LIGHT – 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 2:00pm (to be confirmed)

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