Atlantic Coast Challenge
Friday, 3 October 2025 to Sunday, 5 October 2025
Upton Towans, North Cornwall, UK
The Atlantic Coast Challenge from 3 to 5 October 2025 is a scenic and rewarding 3 marathons in 3 days format, now in it's 20th year.
Participants run, walk or crawl a total of 78.6 miles over 3 days along some of the wildest coastlines in Britain. The route starts near Padstow and finishes at Lands End. Each day is unique with its own individual challenges and famous landmarks to add to the experience. The event is facilitated at the HQ area in Upton Towans.
This is a self-navigated route on a well signposted coastal footpath. Entrants are given a personal GPS tracker and navigation mobile phone app allowing them to accurately navigate the course.
See also the Atlantic Coast Ultra 40 Miler, a standalone event held on the Saturday.
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Distances/Events
Day 1: 42.2K - Nr Padstow - Perranporth
Day 2: 42.2K - Perranporth - Upton Towans
Day 3: 44.3K - Lelant - Lands End