From playful 10K dashes to ultra-long coastal prowls, there’s a trail for every curious cat

Event Information – Endurancelife Trails

Who can take part?

For Endurancelife trails in Devon and Cornwall, almost anyone with a reasonable level of fitness can take part. The events are designed to welcome both first-time trail runners and seasoned endurance athletes

Age requirements

(A parent/guardian must accompany or consent for under-18s)

• 10K events – minimum age 14
• Half marathons – minimum age 16
• Marathons and Ultras – minimum age 18

Fitness level

• You  don’t need to be an elite runner, but you should be comfortable running or walking the event distance on mixed terrain
• The routes are off-road with steep climbs, descents, mud, and uneven paths. Good hill-walking fitness is helpful

Solo or team

• All distances (except the Classic Quarter Ultra relay) are solo runs
• The Classic Quarter Ultra can be done: Solo – the full 44 miles / Relay pairs – roughly half each / Relay quads – about 11 miles each

Experience

• 10K and half marathon options are suitable for newcomers to trail running
• Marathons and ultras are recommended for runners with prior long-distance or multi-hour hiking experience

Equipment

• Trail shoes recommended (grip for mud, wet rock, and sand)
• Certain events require compulsory kit (for example, waterproof jacket, survival blanket, headtorch for ultras)
• Kit checks happen at registration