Fairytale of Newquay 2026

Fairytale of Newquay is a December coastal running event held in Newquay, featuring routes along the north Cornwall coast and finishing at Porth Beach. Participants can select longer coast-path challenges of 30 miles and 15 miles, alongside shorter options such as 8 miles and 10K, varying by edition. The longer routes necessitate mandatory kit and GPS trackers, marking it as a self-sufficient winter run distinct from a standard road race. The event involves timed, self-navigated running on the coast path, with registration and race details managed from the Mermaid Inn in Newquay. Canicross entries are permitted across all distances, allowing runners to bring dogs. A Christmas theme is incorporated into the day: dressing up is optional but encouraged, and the route features festive checkpoints before the year’s racing concludes on the beach.