Atlantic Coast Challenge

Atlantic Coast Challenge

Friday, 2 October 2026 to Sunday, 4 October 2026

Upton Towans, North Cornwall, UK

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The Atlantic Coast Challenge from 2 to 4 October 2026 is a scenic and rewarding 3 marathons in 3 days race in North Cornwall.

Participants run or walk 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.

Organiser

Epic Endurance Events

Distances/Events

Day 1: 42.2K - Nr Padstow - Perranporth
Day 2: 42.2K - Perranporth - Upton Towans
Day 3: 44.3K - Lelant - Lands End

Location map

Event HQ is St Ives Bay Holiday Park, Upton Towans.

Please note: the map location may be approximate. Refer to the event website for start lines and course maps.

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This listing was last manually checked on 23 November 2025.

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