Welcome and Hello
We return to Hell
This race takes place in the raw beauty of the north coast of Cornwall.
Starting on the beach beside Portreath Surf Life Club, you head up Battery Hill before
joining the coast path. Follow this all the way to Hells Mouth where you meet the
devil then return to Portreath.
The race starts at Portreath at 10.00 am, (spent.lifetimes.trickling)
You make your way along the South West coast path past Ralph's Cupboard, Samphire Island , Basset's Cove, Crane Islands and Deadman's Cove. When you get to Hells Mouth, you will be turned around by the Devil then sent back to Portreath. I may have forgotten to mention Carvannel Downs, those that know, know!
There will be one aid station on route, which you will visit twice and that is in Deadmans Cove car park - (lollipop.nappy.clays)
The route will be marked with a few arrows
There is also the coast path acorn signs. Keep the sea to the right on the way out and to the left on the way back. Marshals will be at key points on the route to keep you safe and steer you in the right direction.
This race is mostly trail and takes in a lot of what the north coast has to offer, including a hill or two. It is mostly easy going except in the middle where it is hellish.
Thank you to all the businesses that support us and all the volunteers. These events would never happen without you
See you all at the Portreath Life Surf Club
Event Schedule
Event HQ is at the Portreath Surf Life Saving Club at Portreath, TR16 4PH
There is a big car park which is a council car park where charges are applicable.
There is limited street parking.
Please do not park like an idiot, anyone found to be blocking, etc, will be disqualified from future events.
Please try and car share where possible.
Registration and ID check is 8:00 am to 9:30 am
The registration is in the club house.
Event briefing is at 9:40 am, outside the front of the clubhouse
Toilets are just up the road in the direction of Redruth (1 min walk)
The start is on the beach beside the clubhouse, be ready at 9:55 am for a 10:00 am start.
Marshals will be on hand to assist safe crossing
The start and finish area is located on the beach
We look forward to welcoming you all back to the finish line and presenting you with your medal!
Trophies for 1st to 3rd Female & Male, 1st Team, The 'True Grit' reward
There is no bag drop at this venue due to limited space, please leave your belongings safely in your car. The venue holds no responsibility for your belongings or your car
For the new Green entry, we will hold your bags in the van
Bys Vyken Events hold no responsibility for your belongings
Health and Safety
We do our absolute best to make sure your day goes swimmingly but sometimes things go wrong.
New for 2026 - We allow crew but no support runners on the course
If you are unwell, please do not turn up and try to run. The whole thing could unravel very quickly.
Look after yourself and your well being first
Please dress appropriately for the weather. It may be a short race but Cornish weather can change instantly
The kit list for this event is advisory but it is built on years of knowledge. We would not run without it
No entries on the day and you will be asked for ID.
For safety and medical reasons, we must make sure nobody is running under someone else's name. It is foolhardy and dangerous
Please fill out all the details on the back of your bib number. This is in case you get into difficulties.
It also has our emergency contact numbers on it
We have Omega Medical attending the event and looking after all the runners. They have been at every Bys Vyken event since 2016 and are thoroughly experienced. We would not trust anyone else
If at any point, you feel the need to retire from the event. Please get word to a marshal or contact us directly. We need to know that you are safe. You must return to HQ as we need the timer chip back please
Please respect the environment and do not litter, deliberate acts of littering will be a disqualification
Please overtake runners responsibly and also give way to other runners safely. Respect everyone
The event is timed with ankle tags, so please think where you would like to be at the start line. May not be worth getting trampled on by the stampede.
For your safety, we have a 3 hour cut off for this event with a 1 1/2 hour cut off at Hells Mouth.
Cut offs are there to make sure everyone can complete these events safely. We will have marshals out there all that time and sometimes the weather can be extremely demanding
Other things to remember
This is an out and back event. You will be criss-crossing each other on narrow paths. You are asked to respect each others distance and space when passing where you can. This includes the tourists and walkers you will encounter on the coast path.
Sorry, no dogs are allowed to run in this event
All ID shown must be a physical item, ie; drivers licence, passport
All aid stations provide your standard fare for a race day, crisps, sweets and fruit. There are large water containers at each station as well as cola. Bys Vyken are a cup less events company so please bring your own.
Please also be respectful at the Club House. They have allowed us to host our event and we would like to come back again next year
Kit List (advisory)
Quality waterproof jacket with taped seams
Cap, buff or similar
Hydration system (vest/pack) 500 ml min
Reuseable cup
Nutrition
First aid kit with blister plaster
Foil blanket
Whistle
Fully charged mobile phone
£20 emergency money & photo ID
Thank you for reading all of the above and we look forward to gathering you
into our embrace 😈
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