Somerset Coast Challenge
From Channel Events
- Date Sat 28th September 2024
- Time 06:00
- Location Minehead, Somerset
- Price £42.66 - £69.19
- Races 3 races
- Distances Marathon, Ultra
Event summary
Channel Events is thrilled to announce the Somerset Coast Challenge, taking place on the 28th September 2024 in Minehead, Somerset as part of the Somerset & Exmoor Coast Festival. This trail running event offers participants the choice of a 100km ultra or marathon distance along the stunning Somerset Coast. Starting at the Hands Monument in Minehead for the 100km option and Bridgwater Docks for the marathon, runners will finish at the National Trust's Brean Down Cafe after a lap of Brean Down. The 'self-navigated' route keeps the sea to your left, following the King Charles III Coast Path way markers. With iconic landmarks along the way and picturesque locations such as Blue Anchor, Watchet, and Kilve beach, this challenge promises a memorable and breathtaking experience for all participants.
Organiser's Description
Channel Events are proud and excited to be working in partnership with the Somerset & Exmoor Coast Festival to bring you the brand new Somerset Coast Challenge!
This fantastic trail running event will kick off the Somerset & Exmoor Coast Festival on the 28st September 2024.
Love long distance trail running and the coast?
Then you’ll love this. 100km or marathon distance options along the beautiful Somerset Coast.
The 100km option will start at the Hands Monument in Minehead after registering at The Adventure Centre and the marathon distance will start at Bridgwater Docks. Both distances will finish at the National Trust’s Brean Down Cafe after completing a lap of Brean Down. The event wouldn’t be complete without visiting iconic landmarks at the start and finish.
The event will be ‘self-navigated’, you’ll will be keeping the sea to your left through your journey and following the King Charles III Coast Path way markers. To assist you we will supply via downloads a route description, route maps and a GPX file.
This beautiful route will take you along the coast passing through many wonderful locations such as; Blue Anchor, Watchet, West Quantockshead waterfall, Kilve beach, Lilstock, Steart Marshes, Bridgwater Docks, Burnham on Sea and Brean Down.
This fantastic trail running event will kick off the Somerset & Exmoor Coast Festival on the 28st September 2024.
Love long distance trail running and the coast?
Then you’ll love this. 100km or marathon distance options along the beautiful Somerset Coast.
The 100km option will start at the Hands Monument in Minehead after registering at The Adventure Centre and the marathon distance will start at Bridgwater Docks. Both distances will finish at the National Trust’s Brean Down Cafe after completing a lap of Brean Down. The event wouldn’t be complete without visiting iconic landmarks at the start and finish.
The event will be ‘self-navigated’, you’ll will be keeping the sea to your left through your journey and following the King Charles III Coast Path way markers. To assist you we will supply via downloads a route description, route maps and a GPX file.
This beautiful route will take you along the coast passing through many wonderful locations such as; Blue Anchor, Watchet, West Quantockshead waterfall, Kilve beach, Lilstock, Steart Marshes, Bridgwater Docks, Burnham on Sea and Brean Down.
Races
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Somerset Coast Challenge 2024 - 100km Ultra
Sat 28th September 2024 (06:00)
£69.19
CLOSED -
Somerset Coast Challenge 2024 - 100km Ultra RELAY TEAM
Sat 28th September 2024 (06:00)
£69.19
CLOSED -
Somerset Coast Challenge 2024 - Marathon
Sat 28th September 2024 (10:30)
£42.66
CLOSED
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