Coast Ultra Xtreme
Atlantic Coast Path - 6th to the 10th October 2021
Introduction:
The Asics Coast Ultra Xtreme, presented by sportsshoes.com (Oct 6th to 10th, 2021) is a new 215km UK 5-day ultra-running challenge, from VOTWO events providing a unique experience to athletes looking to push themselves to new limits on an achievable course in a supportive environment.
The 2021 Coast Ultra Xtreme takes in the Cornish Peninsula’s Coast Line from Porth Mellin to Padstow. The 2021 event carries 5 ITRA points and is a UTMB qualifier.
Starting with a challenging 60km route on Day 1, followed by a 27km route on the second day.
Day 3-5 follows the Votwo Events Atlantic Coast Challenge route covering between 42-43km a day.
Dates:
6th - 10th October 2021
Event HQ:
St Ives Bay Holiday Park, 73 Loggans Rd, Upton Towans, Hayle TR27 5BH - View Location
The race HQ and base for accommodation for the five days is St Ives Bay Holiday Park. Each day runners will be transported to and from the start of each day’s legs.
Entry fee:
Race entry costs £325 for solo entry and £400 for a team entry (2 or 3 members) before May 31st. (£395 and £450 respectively after May 31st) .
To upgrade from the ACC to the CUX please email events@votwo.co.uk
All entry prices are inclusive of VAT.
Please note prices do not include accommodation.
Day 1 Lands End to Porth Mellin: 60km and 1470 meters of elevation
Day 2 Marazion to St Ives Holiday Park: 27km and 460 meters of elevation
Day 3 Nr Padstow to Perranporth: 42km and 900 meters of elevation
Day 4 Perranporth to St Ives Bay Holiday Park: 42km and 1060 meters of elevation
Day 5 St Ives Bay Holiday Park to Lands’ End: 44km and 1230 meters of elevation
See route maps at the bottom of this page
Whats Included:
Furthermore, alongside athletes just aiming to complete a personal challenge for front running (elite) athletes there is an initial prize pool of £2500 that will increase as event numbers grow and new partners come on board.
Additionally, thanks to support from Asics, CLIF, Precision Hydration and Sportshoes.com a host of spot prizes will be randomly to participants during and post-event. Special prizes will also be given for most raised for charity and others specific prizes to be announced.
“Everybody is so supportive of each other. Everybody started in different groups and you could chat to people as you were going along the trail. It was really well organised. Everything logistically was really spot on and in these times of Covid it was just really nice to do a race where you felt really safe and at ease”
— Julia Davis, 2020
Terrain:
Wild and rugged. Steep climbs and descents that test your concentration as well as your strength. Each day is unique with its own individual challenges and famous landmarks to add to the experience.
The course follows the South West Coast Path which is marked by the Acorn sign. It's a very obvious well-worn route. The emphasis is on self-navigation. In most cases, it's as easy as keeping the sea on your right and the land on your left.
Event HQ:
Located at the St Ives Bay Holiday Park TR27 5BH, the event HQ is situated in the large conservatory next to the bar and the Bay View cafe.
Catering will be available at the HQ.
Accommodation keys to be collected from the HQ.
Transportation:
Each day you will be instructed to meet at the event HQ and then be transported to the start. Once you join Votwo on the event you can leave your car at the event HQ and take advantage of the Votwo mini busses. On completion of the days run you will be transported back to the event HQ.
Checkpoints (CPs):
These are located approximately every 10KM. At each CP you will be ‘checked’ in by the CP staff and your time logged. This means we know where you are on the course and if you are late for a checkpoint we can assist you.
Clif Bar have kindly supported the ACC and supplied their bars, shots and blocks.
All the CPs will be stocked with Clif bars, jelly babies, salty snacks, filled rolls, water, squash, coke, and hot drinks (at CP 2 and 3). At the finish point each day a bowl of hot homemade soup and bread roll will await you. CP locations are marked on your issued maps and CP close times will be issued to you along with your actions on the emergency card. The event medics will be available at the CP.
Onsite Catering:
Event catering at the Bay View Cafe (next to the registration area)
The cost is £18 per day (£6 - Breakfast £12 - 2 course evening meal - prices as of 2019). The chef is briefed to make large, healthy portions suitable for people running a marathon a day!
Meals start on Wednesday evening and finish on Sunday evening.
The onsite bar opens at 7.00 pm.
Whats Included:
GPS tracker, supplied by Geo Tracks
Live view GPS tracking course maps
Event branded t-shirt
Food and drink on the course each day
Transport to and from the event HQ to the start/finish each day
Bespoke finishers medal
Free parking at the event HQ
Medical cover
On course support and mini bus pick up for retired participants
Event briefing pack
Finishers Cornish pasty
Teams:
Teams of 2/3. Split the day’s distance up as suits. Teams must provide their own transportation.
Medical assistance:
The course is covered by the medical support team. Every morning at challenge registration the medics will be available to sort out any blisters, tape feet up etc.
“Having never raced multi-day, it was a new experience for me, but it was a good distance. I could push myself quite hard each day, but not to the point I couldn’t recover for the next day”
— Ry Webb , 2020 Men’s winner
Day Two
Day Two - Marazion to St Ives Holiday Park - GPX file download
Day Three
Day Three - Nr Padstow to Perranporth - GPX file download
Kit list:
Whilst taking part in the challenge it is compulsory for you to carry the following equipment. Each day at challenge registration you will be asked to prove you have certain pieces of kit on the list. If you don’t have this kit you will not be allowed to participate in the event. We will be enforcing the policy of: no kit, no run. If the worst happens to you any of the below kit could really make the difference to your survival and wellbeing. There will be random spot checks.
Please note: This kit list has been updated from previous events.
Kit list:
Essential kit: (to be carried on your person or in your rucksack)
A means of navigation
Useful numbers, checkpoint timings, and lost procedure
Whistle
Compass (make sure your compass is attached to you or your kit)
Waterproof top
Long trousers or tights
Gloves (waterproofed in a plastic freezer bag)
Hat (waterproofed in a plastic freezer bag)
A chocolate bar or similar
Small torch with spare batteries
Minimum of 400ml spare water
Issued 'bib number'
A lightweight piece of warm clothing (waterproofed)
A fully charged working mobile phone (waterproofed)
A notepad and pencil with your name and your mobile number written on it (waterproofed)
You must carry all the kit on the kit list. No exceptions.
Accommodation and catering:
The St Ives Bay Holiday Park provides the perfect accommodation solution for entrants to the CUX. All caravans are of good standard and are on site very close to the HQ and catering building next to the indoor heated swimming pool (a must for anyone running a marathon a day!) Free on-site parking.
Accommodation is booked online as an additional cost on top of your entry fee. You can book when you enter the event online or by visiting the accommodation shop link below.
Accommodation is booked for your own sole use for yourself and friends.
Single rooms in a shared caravan are also availableAll accommodation for the CUX is for up to 6 nights. Tuesday - Monday morning.
Please note: Dogs/pets are not allowed on-site or in the accommodation.
Event Tracking
Make the most of Geo Tracks GPS tracking and download the app. On the day of the event the map on your screen will focus around your tracker. Press the red target button so it turns green and the map will follow you. The perfect aid to navigation.
ACC clothing.
You can buy ACC clothing at the event and online.
