Run on the Edge
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From Wild Running Ltd
5.0 ·
3 reviews
Sunday 15th May 2022
Past event
08:30
Torpoint
£19.00–£55.00 · 4 races
10km, Half Marathon, Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at the Run on the Edge, organized by Wild Running Ltd! This exciting event is set to take place on Sunday, May 15th, 2022, in the stunning coastal town of Torpoint, Cornwall. Participants can choose from a variety of race distances, including a challenging 10k, a scenic half marathon, a full marathon, and an intense 50k ultra along the breathtaking South West Coast Path. The routes are designed to showcase the natural beauty of the area, starting and finishing at Mount Edgcumbe and taking runners towards iconic landmarks like Rame Head and Portwrinkle.
In addition to the main races, there will also be children's races, ensuring that runners of all ages can join in on the fun! With chip timing, a fully marshalled course, and professional first aid support, you can focus on enjoying the challenge of this picturesque route. Plus, all finishers will receive medals, and there will be prizes for category winners. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to embrace the great outdoors and test your limits! Make your plans to be part of this unforgettable event in Cornwall!
In addition to the main races, there will also be children's races, ensuring that runners of all ages can join in on the fun! With chip timing, a fully marshalled course, and professional first aid support, you can focus on enjoying the challenge of this picturesque route. Plus, all finishers will receive medals, and there will be prizes for category winners. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to embrace the great outdoors and test your limits! Make your plans to be part of this unforgettable event in Cornwall!
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Tryst Warrington
Reviewing the 2022 edition · 4 years ago
Great event, Throughly enjoyed this one!
Well organised, well marshalled and good signage.
Such a Beautiful place for a run, and May’s a great time for it too.
5 stars from me and I will be back next year!
Well organised, well marshalled and good signage.
Such a Beautiful place for a run, and May’s a great time for it too.
5 stars from me and I will be back next year!
Thanks Tryst. See you next year I hope.
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Wild Running Ltd
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Caroline Anthony
Reviewing the 2022 edition · 4 years ago
It was an enjoyable race, beautiful location, challenging route and a great day. I will do this race again when it returns. It was really well organised. It was a great friendly and supportive atmosphere.
Thanks very much Caroline. See you soon if not next year I hope.
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Wild Running Ltd
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Benjamin Grubb
Reviewing the 2022 edition · 4 years ago
Stunning scenery. The most beautiful coast path half marathon I've ever run! Looking forward to next time.
Thanks Ben!
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Wild Running Ltd
Races
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Half marathon
Entries closed£28.00
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10k
Entries closed£19.00
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Marathon
Entries closed£42.00
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On The Edge Ultra
Entries closed£55.00
Event information
The routes, which are out and back, all start and finish at Mount Edgcumbe, proceeding towards Rame Head (the chapel) and on to Portwrinkle (for the marathon distance).
All events will be part of the new Wild Run and Wild Night Run Series 2021/22, which includes seven events, half of which are on marked courses at night and half of which are in the day.
Points will be awarded for all categories, with overall podium places taking precedence for prizes ie you cannot win more than one prize.
All races to be marked (except the marathon, which will be self navigation if we get permission)
Points will be awarded for all categories, with overall podium places taking precedence for prizes ie you cannot win more than one prize.
All races to be marked (except the marathon, which will be self navigation if we get permission)
Parking is available.Info TBC about payment.
The winter ferry timetable to Cremyll from Admirals Hard, Stonehouse, Plymouth is Quarter past & Quarter to the hour, starting 9.15am,
You can drive to Cremyll, Mount Edgcumbe from Plymouth via the Tamar Bridge (A38) to Trerulefoot roundabout; then via A374 and B3247 (brown signs) to Millbrook and then Mount Edgcumbe.
Cremyll, Torpoint PL10 1HX
You can drive to Cremyll, Mount Edgcumbe from Plymouth via the Tamar Bridge (A38) to Trerulefoot roundabout; then via A374 and B3247 (brown signs) to Millbrook and then Mount Edgcumbe.
Cremyll, Torpoint PL10 1HX
Summer timetable to follow: The timetable can be found here https://www.plymouthboattrips.co.uk/ferries/cremyll-ferry/
For adults, it costs £2 for a single and for children (aged 3 to 15 years) it’s £1. Dogs go for free if they are well behaved!
The bespoke service is only for the first 80 people to embark. We recommend you only catch this service if you are taking part in the marathon or if you are crewing the event or supporting a runner.
To get the Torpoint ferry: you can get a single or return from Devonport, roughly every ten minutes at 2 Ferry St, Torpoint PL11 2AX. From Torpoint, it’s a simple ten minute drive to Cremyll via the B3247. For more info call 01752812233.
Alternatively you can drive to Mount Edgcumbe from Plymouth via the Tamar Bridge (A38) to Trerulefoot roundabout; then via A374 and B3247
(brown signs) to Millbrook and then Mount Edgcumbe.
Bus
No 34 Citybus from Royal Parade Plymouth (Plymouth City Centre) will bring you to the Cremyll Ferry departure point.
For adults, it costs £2 for a single and for children (aged 3 to 15 years) it’s £1. Dogs go for free if they are well behaved!
The bespoke service is only for the first 80 people to embark. We recommend you only catch this service if you are taking part in the marathon or if you are crewing the event or supporting a runner.
To get the Torpoint ferry: you can get a single or return from Devonport, roughly every ten minutes at 2 Ferry St, Torpoint PL11 2AX. From Torpoint, it’s a simple ten minute drive to Cremyll via the B3247. For more info call 01752812233.
Alternatively you can drive to Mount Edgcumbe from Plymouth via the Tamar Bridge (A38) to Trerulefoot roundabout; then via A374 and B3247
(brown signs) to Millbrook and then Mount Edgcumbe.
Bus
No 34 Citybus from Royal Parade Plymouth (Plymouth City Centre) will bring you to the Cremyll Ferry departure point.
The SW foot path footpath is wide enough for overtaking in both directions, with the exception of certain short sections all the way to Rame Head. Please don’t try to overtake on these short sections.
The first feed station is at the gate at Kingsand (5k). 10k runners turnaround here.
Half marathon and marathon runners continue on to the chapel at Rame Head. The second feed station is at the chapel.
There are more single-track sections along this next section of the SW Coast path, so you will have to choose your moment to overtake.
The footpath will take you back towards the Military Road in five places along this section but don’t join the road until you reach Tregonhawke. At Tregonhawke, below Whitesand battery, the path takes you in front of some holiday homes. In places you may need to search for the path, as there is a very short section which peters out. It is here that you rejoin the road for a very short section. You can run parallel to the road, where the coast path runs in parallel to the road past Freathy. For the Ultra, the coast path takes you on over a gold course, and along some nice gradients to the car park in Downderry and then back in the opposite direction.
Route Description: 10k, half marathon, marathon and ultra
Starting at the gates of Mount Edgcumbe Park, skirt the trees on your let until the tarmac road, which takes you left towards the sea. Follow this north until you reach the ‘lake’. Go right at the lake keeping it on your left and then veer right at the top of the hill, then left, which takes you on to the main footpath and past Lady Emma’s Cottage. You will climb some stairs and head back down to the track at Picklecombe Seat, avoiding the track with fallen trees, which is in any case barred from entry. You come back down beyond the obstacle.
Now you are following the footpath all the way to Kingsand and Cawsand.10k runners turn around here. The rest continue left downhill and then right through Cawsand. Pick up Pier Lane, which takes you low, along an established footpath below Earl’s Drive.
Go right at the Old Signal House and on the footpath towards Rame Head. There is a very short tarmac section before you reach the muddy section to Rame Head. Ascend the rocky steps to the chapel (you must do this for our marshal to record your number). It’s a very short out and back before continuing west long the SW Cast Path, which is single track for large sections from here on and quite muddy in places!
You cross the road near Polhawn Fort and stay low along the SW Coast Path.
The footpath will take you back towards the Military Road in five places along this section but don’t join the road until you reach Tregonhawke. At Tregonhawke, below Whitesand battery, the path takes you in front of some holiday homes. In places you may need to search for the path, as there is a very short section which peters out. It is here that you rejoin the road for a very short section. You can run parallel to the road, where the coast path runs in parallel to the road past Freathy.
The SW Coast path takes you to Tregantle fort, through a metal gate. Take the high path which skirts in front of the fort. Follow the SW Coast path signs which divert you from the firing ranges (they won’t be shooting on Sunday!).
DO NOT HEAD ON TO THE B3247. If you do you have gone too far inland and will need to back track. This is a busy road and it is OUT OF BOUNDS TO RUNNERS. The footpath takes you across a fold course and down to Portwrinkle. There will be a marshal and a feed station at Portwrinkle and there are public toilets on the far side of the car park. There is a also a café should you need to restock, although we don’t guarantee this will be open! Marathon runners turn around and return in the exact opposite direction.
The first feed station is at the gate at Kingsand (5k). 10k runners turnaround here.
Half marathon and marathon runners continue on to the chapel at Rame Head. The second feed station is at the chapel.
There are more single-track sections along this next section of the SW Coast path, so you will have to choose your moment to overtake.
The footpath will take you back towards the Military Road in five places along this section but don’t join the road until you reach Tregonhawke. At Tregonhawke, below Whitesand battery, the path takes you in front of some holiday homes. In places you may need to search for the path, as there is a very short section which peters out. It is here that you rejoin the road for a very short section. You can run parallel to the road, where the coast path runs in parallel to the road past Freathy. For the Ultra, the coast path takes you on over a gold course, and along some nice gradients to the car park in Downderry and then back in the opposite direction.
Route Description: 10k, half marathon, marathon and ultra
Starting at the gates of Mount Edgcumbe Park, skirt the trees on your let until the tarmac road, which takes you left towards the sea. Follow this north until you reach the ‘lake’. Go right at the lake keeping it on your left and then veer right at the top of the hill, then left, which takes you on to the main footpath and past Lady Emma’s Cottage. You will climb some stairs and head back down to the track at Picklecombe Seat, avoiding the track with fallen trees, which is in any case barred from entry. You come back down beyond the obstacle.
Now you are following the footpath all the way to Kingsand and Cawsand.10k runners turn around here. The rest continue left downhill and then right through Cawsand. Pick up Pier Lane, which takes you low, along an established footpath below Earl’s Drive.
Go right at the Old Signal House and on the footpath towards Rame Head. There is a very short tarmac section before you reach the muddy section to Rame Head. Ascend the rocky steps to the chapel (you must do this for our marshal to record your number). It’s a very short out and back before continuing west long the SW Cast Path, which is single track for large sections from here on and quite muddy in places!
You cross the road near Polhawn Fort and stay low along the SW Coast Path.
The footpath will take you back towards the Military Road in five places along this section but don’t join the road until you reach Tregonhawke. At Tregonhawke, below Whitesand battery, the path takes you in front of some holiday homes. In places you may need to search for the path, as there is a very short section which peters out. It is here that you rejoin the road for a very short section. You can run parallel to the road, where the coast path runs in parallel to the road past Freathy.
The SW Coast path takes you to Tregantle fort, through a metal gate. Take the high path which skirts in front of the fort. Follow the SW Coast path signs which divert you from the firing ranges (they won’t be shooting on Sunday!).
DO NOT HEAD ON TO THE B3247. If you do you have gone too far inland and will need to back track. This is a busy road and it is OUT OF BOUNDS TO RUNNERS. The footpath takes you across a fold course and down to Portwrinkle. There will be a marshal and a feed station at Portwrinkle and there are public toilets on the far side of the car park. There is a also a café should you need to restock, although we don’t guarantee this will be open! Marathon runners turn around and return in the exact opposite direction.
- Cut offs: Marathon: 7 hours Ultra: 9 hours
- There are no cut offs for the 10k or half marathon
7.30am-Bespoke ferry leaves Stonehouse for Cremyll (single and return tickets can be bought on the ferry for £2 and £4 respectively. £1 for kids)
7.45am – 10.15am Registration at the Edgcumbe Arms (upper side room)
8.29am- start of canix marathon
8.30am- Start of marathon and 50k ultra
10.14am- Start of canix half marathon
10.15am- Start of half marathon
10.29am-Start of canix 10k
10.30am- Start of 10k
12 noon- Presentation of 10k
1.00pm-Presentation of half marathon and marathon
7.45am – 10.15am Registration at the Edgcumbe Arms (upper side room)
8.29am- start of canix marathon
8.30am- Start of marathon and 50k ultra
10.14am- Start of canix half marathon
10.15am- Start of half marathon
10.29am-Start of canix 10k
10.30am- Start of 10k
12 noon- Presentation of 10k
1.00pm-Presentation of half marathon and marathon
Will I need to catch the ferry?
Only if you are taking part in the marathon or you or your kids in the kid’s races. This leaves at 7.30am and takes less than ten minutes.
Where can I go for the ferry?
Cremyll ferry, Stonehouse. PL1 3RL. To the west of the Plymouth-Santander ferry terminal.
Where can I park for the ferry?
There are a number of parking sites, which are free for TWO HOURS ONLY. Some are available for longer but have limited places, like the one on Strand Street. Strand Street
Plymouth, PL1 3RL. There is also parking available at the rugby fields in Brickfields, where Stonehouse Sharks RFC play.
https://en.parkopedia.co.uk/parking/locations/Strand%20Street_gbvn928x9h/?arriving=202112061130&leaving=202112061330
What is the normal ferry timetable?
Cremyll Ferry Departs:
Admirals Hard, Stonehouse, Plymouth – Every 30 min’s; Quarter past & Quarter to the hour.
Cremyll Quay, Cremyll, Cornwall – Every 30 min’s; On the hour & Half past the hour.
How else can I get there?
You can take the bus: No 34 Citybus from Royal Parade Plymouth (Plymouth City Centre) will bring you to the Cremyll Ferry departure point.
Or drive:
Alternatively you can drive to Mount Edgcumbe from Plymouth via the Tamar Bridge (A38) to Trerulefoot roundabout; then via A374 and B3247
(brown signs) to Millbrook and then Mount Edgcumbe.
Where do I register?
At the Edgcumbe Arms, upstairs in the function room from 7.45am to 9.45am (depending on what time your race starts). The number for the Edgcumbe Arms is 01752 822330 if you want to book a table.
What about food?
There will be cake and teas and coffees in the function room after the run, as well as a bar for our runners.
We have provisionally booked three tables at the pub for lunch, but you will have to contact us on 07773560335 if you want to reserve this.
Presentation
This will take place in the function room at 11.30am and 12.30pm respectively. The kids presentation will take place immediately after the kid’s races by the finish area, near the park gates.
Only if you are taking part in the marathon or you or your kids in the kid’s races. This leaves at 7.30am and takes less than ten minutes.
Where can I go for the ferry?
Cremyll ferry, Stonehouse. PL1 3RL. To the west of the Plymouth-Santander ferry terminal.
Where can I park for the ferry?
There are a number of parking sites, which are free for TWO HOURS ONLY. Some are available for longer but have limited places, like the one on Strand Street. Strand Street
Plymouth, PL1 3RL. There is also parking available at the rugby fields in Brickfields, where Stonehouse Sharks RFC play.
https://en.parkopedia.co.uk/parking/locations/Strand%20Street_gbvn928x9h/?arriving=202112061130&leaving=202112061330
What is the normal ferry timetable?
Cremyll Ferry Departs:
Admirals Hard, Stonehouse, Plymouth – Every 30 min’s; Quarter past & Quarter to the hour.
Cremyll Quay, Cremyll, Cornwall – Every 30 min’s; On the hour & Half past the hour.
How else can I get there?
You can take the bus: No 34 Citybus from Royal Parade Plymouth (Plymouth City Centre) will bring you to the Cremyll Ferry departure point.
Or drive:
Alternatively you can drive to Mount Edgcumbe from Plymouth via the Tamar Bridge (A38) to Trerulefoot roundabout; then via A374 and B3247
(brown signs) to Millbrook and then Mount Edgcumbe.
Where do I register?
At the Edgcumbe Arms, upstairs in the function room from 7.45am to 9.45am (depending on what time your race starts). The number for the Edgcumbe Arms is 01752 822330 if you want to book a table.
What about food?
There will be cake and teas and coffees in the function room after the run, as well as a bar for our runners.
We have provisionally booked three tables at the pub for lunch, but you will have to contact us on 07773560335 if you want to reserve this.
Presentation
This will take place in the function room at 11.30am and 12.30pm respectively. The kids presentation will take place immediately after the kid’s races by the finish area, near the park gates.
10K and half marathon
grippy shoes/trail shoes
own water container (collapsible or speed cup)
map or GPS of route on phone or device or printed (advisory)
mobile phone
marathon
grippy shoes/trail shoes
waterproof/seemed coat
spare food or gels
own water container (collapsible or speed cup)
race pack
map or GPS of route on phone or device or printed (mandatory)
mobile phone
£20 in case you drop out and we aren’t able to pick you up
grippy shoes/trail shoes
own water container (collapsible or speed cup)
map or GPS of route on phone or device or printed (advisory)
mobile phone
marathon
grippy shoes/trail shoes
waterproof/seemed coat
spare food or gels
own water container (collapsible or speed cup)
race pack
map or GPS of route on phone or device or printed (mandatory)
mobile phone
£20 in case you drop out and we aren’t able to pick you up
For all the info, check out the race brochure.
Organiser's description
The Run On The Edge is a 10k, half marathon, marathon and 50k ultra on a spectacular part of the SW Coast Path from Cremyll at Mount Edgcumbe.
We are also including children’s races and we hope to add a trail marathon shortly.
Make no mistake it is a challenging, although scenic course.
The routes, which are out and back, all start and finish at Mount Edgcumbe, proceeding towards Rame Head (the chapel) and on to Portwrinkle (for the marathon distance) and to Downderry for the ultra.
There is a ferry from Torpoint and Stonehouse in Plymouth, which will take you to Cremyll.
What’s included?
All races to be marked (except the marathon, which will be self navigation if we get permission)
Chip timing with splits
Marshalled course
Professional first aid
Fully insured
Event caterers
Parking
Medals for all finishers
Prizes for all category winners
We are also including children’s races and we hope to add a trail marathon shortly.
Make no mistake it is a challenging, although scenic course.
The routes, which are out and back, all start and finish at Mount Edgcumbe, proceeding towards Rame Head (the chapel) and on to Portwrinkle (for the marathon distance) and to Downderry for the ultra.
There is a ferry from Torpoint and Stonehouse in Plymouth, which will take you to Cremyll.
What’s included?
All races to be marked (except the marathon, which will be self navigation if we get permission)
Chip timing with splits
Marshalled course
Professional first aid
Fully insured
Event caterers
Parking
Medals for all finishers
Prizes for all category winners
Location
PL10 1HX Ferry Cottages, Torpoint, United Kingdom
Run on the Edge
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Wild Running Ltd
Wild Running Events started out putting on four events for what is now the Wild Night Run Series in 2012, as well as the Something Wild trail running festival and now organises swimruns in the southwest as well as an Ultra race on Dartmoor, all in unique and beautiful surroundings.
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