Charm Bracelet Marathon: Redcar to Whitby
The Charm Bracelet Marathon is a coastal trail event covering approximately 26.57 miles along the King Charles III England Coast Path and sections of the Cleveland Way, heading south from Redcar to finish in Whitby. The route passes coastal villages, high cliffs, stretches of sand and varied underfoot conditions including mud, rocks and tree roots. Runners pass the 'Circle' sculpture between miles 7 and 8. Total ascent is listed as 3,263 ft.
The event is organised as a trail race with four marshaled checkpoints and four aid stations offering water, snacks and soft drinks. The entry fee includes a finishers medal; optional items include a finishers t-shirt and coach transport from Whitby to Redcar for the start. Prize trophies are awarded for overall and age-category winners across male, female and non-binary categories.
Practical details:
- Walkers are permitted provided the course is completed within the allocated maximum time of 10 hours.
- Entrants must be over 18.
- Dogs are not allowed on the course.
- A single labelled bag may be left for collection at the finish.
- First aid cover is provided.
- A GPX route file and OS Maps route are available for the course.
- Race permit ARC/26/0066 applies.
Booking rules:
- Entries may be transferred up to four weeks before the event.
- Entries may be deferred once to the following year.
- No refunds are offered.
- Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
What to expect:
The Charm Bracelet Marathon is a trail running event, so don’t expect it to be easy under foot. You will encounter mud, sand, rocks, trees, and more mud! The event is also suitable for quick walkers. There is 3263 ft of elevation over the 26.57 mile route, so if you’re looking for a nice flat race this one probably isn’t for you.
Where? When? How much?
- Date: Sunday 11th April 2027
- Registration: 06:30 - 07:45
- Start: 08:00
- Cut-off time at Whitby Leisure Centre: 18:00
- Standard Entry: £49
- Affiliate Entry: £47
- Optional coach transport from Whitby to Redcar: £18.50
- Optional finishers t-shirt: £10
- Trophies awarded for: 1st male, 1st female, 1st non-binary, 1st FV50, 60 & 70, and 1st MV50, 60 & 70.
- Charity Support: Fundraising for Refuge, a domestic abuse support service.