The Atlantic Coast Challenge
Atlantic Coast Path - 3rd, 4th and 5th October 2025
Introduction:
Now in its 20th year the more windswept and, some might say, interesting younger sibling of the Jurassic Coast Challenge. The route starts near Padstow and finishes at Lands End. Complete up to 78.6 miles (3 marathons) over 3 days by walking, running or crawling, putting your mental and physical prowess against some of the wildest coastlines in Britain.
Dare to complete 1, 2 or 3 days. Every Atlantic Coast Challenge starter receives an event T-shirt and every finisher receives a classic challenge medal and a Cornish Pasty.
Organised by Epic Endurance Events CIC. The event team will take care of everything at the event for you so all you need to concentrate on is completing the distance each day.
Email. Events@epicendurance.co.uk
Dates:
Friday 3rd, Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th October 2025
Event HQ:
St Ives Bay Holiday Park, 73 Loggans Rd, Upton Towans, Hayle TR27 5BH - View Location
Distances/prices:
3 Days entry - £210
Single-day entry - £75
Please note prices do not include accommodation.
Day One, 42.2 KM: Nr Padstow - Perranporth
Day Two, 42.2 KM: Perranporth - St Ives Bay Holiday Park
Day Three, 44.3 KM: Lelant - Lands End
Whats Included:
GPS tracker, supplied by Geo Tracks
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 participant instructions
Finishers Cornish pasty
Check out 2021 highlights.
Ross from Flimchute provided outstanding footage from the 2021 event. Please view, like, and share!
“Just to say a huge 'thank you' to everyone involved in organising the ACC. A fantastic event, amazing support and brilliantly organised. I loved every minute of it!"”
— Carol M
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 parks reception.
Transportation:
Each day you will be instructed to meet at the event HQ and then be transported to the start. On the event you can leave your car at the event HQ and take advantage of the events 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.
All the CPs will be stocked with bars, jelly babies, salty snacks, filled rolls, water, squash, coke, and hot drinks (at CP 2 and 3). At the finish point on day 1 and day 2, a bowl of hot homemade soup and bread roll will await you. At the finish on day 3 the soup is replaced with a Cornish pasty.
Onsite Catering:
Event catering at the Bay View Cafe (next to the registration area).
Meals start on Thursday evening and finish on Sunday evening.
Teams:
For those that wish to enter as a team, you may do so by emailing events@epicendurance.co.uk There is an additional charge for teams as it incurs additional admin, medals & t-shirts per person. Teams may use the start and finish transportation but if you wish to meet at a checkpoint and swap over you will be responsible for getting yourself to and from the checkpoints. Teams must also at registration make sure that the HQ has everyone's mobile number and emergency details. The booking will be under the group leader who will be responsible for organising the whole group.
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.
Course Maps
Day One - Nr Padstow to Perranporth - GPX file download
Day Two - Perranporth to St Ives Bay Holiday park- GPX file download
Day Three - Nr Padstow to Perranporth - GPX file download
Start groups:
Due to the amount of seats on the transport there are two start groups for day 1.
Group 1 is for walkers and joggers ONLY.
Group 2 is for runners and faster runners. NO walkers in group 2.
Your start group for day 1 will be determined by the event organiser and published in the 'participants information pack' pre the event date.
The briefing, bus and start times for each group on each day of the challenge can be found in the Participant Instructions download.
Kit list:
Whilst taking part in the challenge it is compulsory for you to carry the following equipment. 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.
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:
Please contact the St Ives Bay Holiday Park directly to book your onsite accommodation. The event organisers are no longer taking accommodation bookings.
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.
