Race The Light - Mothecombe
Race The Light is a trail event on the Erme Estuary that offers two course options: a classic 8.5 miles route and a Half Marathon. The classic route runs through the privately owned Flete Estate and includes a double crossing of the River Erme estuary, woodland loops, estuarine tracks and trails, and a final ascent to the finish at the SchoolhouseDevon restaurant above the estuary. The course begins on the estuary slipway and features mixed terrain with wet sections at the river crossings.
The half marathon shares sections of the classic route but omits the two woodland loops. It includes a roughly five mile section down onto the South West Coast Path, then returns west toward Wonwell for a final estuary crossing on the way back. A three hour cut-off applies for the second crossing.
The event is fully marked and marshalled, with first aid available on course and at headquarters. A head torch is mandatory because of diminishing light and tidal uncertainty. Dogs are not permitted with runners during the race. Minimum age to enter is 17. Each finisher receives a bespoke Race The Light medal. The event offers an optional insurance product called XCover that may allow a refund in certain circumstances. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Start Times
The HALF MARATHON : Starts at 12:45pm
The CLASSIC 8.5-mile Race The Light: Starts at 13:15pm
Course Details
The Classic has 8.5 miles of shadowy estuarine trails, meandering through the privately owned Flete Estate. There’s a double crossing of the River Erme estuary so it’s a race against the light.. and the tide. So wet feet from the off!
The Classic race starts on the estuary slipway and finishes at the SchoolhouseDevon restaurant, high above the estuary, then downhill to the river crossing before heading into the Flete Estate. The race finishes with a second crossing of the estuary before a steep uphill ascent to the finish.
The Half Marathon route will cross the Erme estuary on the return journey only. It will include sections of the Classic route but without the two woodland loops, but.. with a feisty five-mile foray down onto the South West Coast Path, before veering west, back to the estuary at Wonwell for a final crossing (hopefully before the tide is in..). 3 hour cut-off for the second crossing!
Each finisher will receive a bespoke Race The Light medal.
The course will be fully marked and marshalled. First aid on course and at HQ.
Dogs are not permitted with runners during the race.