Heading to the beach?
Summer is well and truly here which means it must be time to head to the water. Check out 6 of our favourite coastal races to add a challenge to your next beach day.
1 / ABERSOCH COAST TRAIL
Sensation Group have created a captivating Trail Running experience, with Cardigan Bay as the backdrop and Abersoch Beach home to the start and finish!
The trail routes follow the coastal path past Tudwal’s Islands, Porth Ceiriad and and for the 20k, right out to Porth Neigwl (Hell’s Mouth), looping back round to…
2 / Dash x The Beach
This one’s got it all.
We’re kicking off from the cricket pavilion in Havant Park — heading straight down the old Hayling Billy Line on a dead-flat coastal trail.
It’s about 10k. But it’s not a race. It’s the kind of evening you’ll want to bottle.
Here’s what you get:
🏠 Bag drop at the start + your kit waiting for…
3 / South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge
A fantastic ‘South West’ summer challenge – taking in the first Minehead section of the famous 630 mile Coastal Path, and with an extensive ‘basecamp’ in the shadows of the impressive Dunster Castle. The 50 km loop then heads over Exmoor with ups & downs and some magnificent views with over 1600 metres of climb.…
4 / Tour de Môn
Boasting possibly the most beautiful coastline in the whole of the UK, this cycle sportive takes you around the beautiful island of Anglesey. Over 1000 riders join us each year and the event has become a calendar highlight for cyclists and local people who support the riders as they pass by with warm Welsh…
5 / Suffolk Coastal Path 50K
Run the stunning Suffolk Coastal Path from Lowestoft to Aldeburgh.
The 5th edition of the Suffolk Coastal Path 50K will take place on Saturday, 12th September 2026.
The race starts in Lowestoft and takes runners south, along the stunning coastal trail through Southwold, Dunwich and along to a seafront finish in…
6 / Tidal Trails
Challenge yourself on 8km or 2km of scenic coastal trails, race against others, raise money for charity, or just enjoy the nature of trail running and take in the scenery!
Run, sun, and fun all in the same place! A new and exciting event comes to the beach at South Shields, where the surf and turf combine to offer a…
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