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Purple Gecko Events Trail running & Canicross, for everyone. These are all self navigated, food & fluid fuelled & fully supported. Not sure how it works? Would like more info?

At Purple Gecko Events, we pride ourselves on being welcoming, supportive & inclusive (Whilst also having epic medals!)

We are a small Cornwall based events company, specialising in trail runs, the majority of which have no cut off times allowing runners of all levels, ages & abilities to participate at their own pace. Whether it be a 2.5K fun run around a beautiful Cornish lake or a 20K trek ove

r some of the most scenic coast path the South West has to offer, we have something for everyone. For those more experienced & adventurous, we have longer distance events including 3 ultramarathons on our race calendar, showcasing the most stunning coast line, moorland & countryside. Whether you are a complete running newbie or an experienced all weather runner, our race calendar has something for all. Drop us an email to [email protected]
Or message us on Facebook or Instagram

Or maybe come along to one of our events of your choice to spectate, ask a question or Marshall* for us in order to get a feel for what we do and whether it is the right race atmosphere for you!
*if you Marshall for us, we will give you a free race entry to an equivalent event if your choice! Ultimately we want you to enjoy our events, have fun & if you do, tell your friends! For further information, check out this page or our website! We look forward to seeing you on the start line soon! Nic & Dave
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As we head into the weekend and wrap up our look at the The Saints Way Challenge & Ricochet 2026 this coming September, ...
05/06/2026

As we head into the weekend and wrap up our look at the The Saints Way Challenge & Ricochet 2026 this coming September, I wanted to remind of a couple of things regarding these two Ultra Marathons!

The 25% off offer will remain in place all weekend but ends on Monday! Just use the promo code: SAINTSWAY26 at checkout!
https://www.resultsbase.net/event/7486

The Saints Way Ricochet 57 Mile Ultra starts at 0000hrs on Sat 5th Sept.
The Saints Way Challenge 28 Mile Ultra starts in Padstow at 7am on Sat 5th Sept.

You can high 5 each other as you cross paths...

Once again this in support of the amazing East Cornwall Search & Rescue Team, for more info on how you can support the team email Sara at [email protected]

Have a great weekend!
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Saints Week day 4Yesterday we took you through the timings ad logistics for the Saints Way Challenge, today lets have a ...
04/06/2026

Saints Week day 4

Yesterday we took you through the timings ad logistics for the Saints Way Challenge, today lets have a look at the Ricochet....

For Saints Way Week we are offering you 25% off of your entry into the Challenge & Ricochet with code: SAINTSWAY26
https://www.resultsbase.net/event/7486

The Ricochet is a 57 Mile out & back Ultra which starts 7 finishes in Fowey, following the Saints Way Trail. 57 Miles, starting at midnight, 7 feed stations along the way, with a 17.5 hour cut off.

Registration is held in Fowey Town Hall, here you will have your kit checked, pick up your race bib and GPS tracker, tea and coffee will be available for you during reg.

2245hrs Friday 4th Sept - Registration opens.
2345hrs - Registration closes.
2350hrs - Safety Brief.
0001hrs Sat 5th Sept - Start outside by the Church.
0154hrs - CP1 A390 Closes.
0400hrs - CP2 Lanivet Parish Community Centre Closes.
0648hrs - CP3 A39 Closes.
0830hrs - CP4 Padstow Social Club Closes.
1012hrs - CP5 A39 Closes.
1300hrs - CP6 Lanivet Closes
1506hrs - CP7 A390 Closes.
1730hrs - Finish Cut Off.

All CPs will have fluids plus salt & sugar snacks, in addition:
CP2 & CP6 will have carb.
CP5 will have soup and bread.

The finish is situated back at the start in Fowey Town Hall:)

Ricochet Garmin: https://connect.garmin.com/app/course/302343103

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Saints Way Week - Day 3Yesterday we had a look at your route for The Saints Way Challenge Ultra, today we will look at t...
03/06/2026

Saints Way Week - Day 3

Yesterday we had a look at your route for The Saints Way Challenge Ultra, today we will look at the timings and logistics for race day:

Race Registration will be held at Padstow Social Club
Here you will pick up your race bib and Geo Tracks GPS tracker after having your kit checked. We will also have a bag drop here for bags to go to the finish.

5.30am - Registration opens.
6.45am - Registration closes.
6.50am - Safety Brief.
7am - Challenge start.

Checkpoints - We have 3 fully stocked feed stations for you along your route. These will have fluids plus Salt & Sugar snacks, plus Carb at CP2.

Checkpoint 1 - A39 - ///flinches.idea.presume (Not suitable for spectators).
Checkpoint 2 - Lanivet Parish Community Centre ///agents.regarding.snitch (Ok for spectators).
Checkpoint 3 - A390 - ///grad.ruin.tastes (Not suitable for spectators).

CP1 Cut off - 9.07am.
CP2 Cut off - 1212pm.
CP3 Cut Off - 2.47pm.
Finish Cut Off - 5.27pm

The finish is situated in Fowey Town Hall above the museum.
There is an optional extra return minibus to Padstow available to book when you sign up!

For Saints Way Week we are offering you 25% off of your entry with code: SAINTSWAY26

Saints Way Challenge Route: https://connect.garmin.com/app/course/470094822

Tomorrow we will look at the logistics and timings for the Saints Way Ricochet :)

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Saints Way Challenge & Ricochet Week - Day 2What is the Saints Way? ( 'Forth An Sans' in Cornish)The route has a little ...
02/06/2026

Saints Way Challenge & Ricochet Week - Day 2

What is the Saints Way? ( 'Forth An Sans' in Cornish)
The route has a little bit of everything, trail, riverbanks, woodland, fields and country lanes.

The Saints Way Trail is an historic, way marked 28.5 Mile Trail in Cornwall which starts in Padstow on the North Coast and finishes in Fowey on the South Coast. Rediscovered in 1984, this route is thought to have been used by Pilgrims & missionaries making their way from Ireland & Wales on their way to the continent.

The route starts near St.Petrocs Church in Padstow, weaving its way through streets and lanes before heading out into the fields south of the town and along the banks of Little Petherick Creek. After 4km you pass through the village of Little Petherick. then head back out into the countryside, navigating fields, lanes and the notorious 'Cornfield of Doom'. After crossing the A39 at the 8km mark you make your way across St.Breock Downs and then follow the route south through hamlets and farmsteads, passing through Withiel & Tremorebridge before reaching the halfway point in the Town of Lanivet.

From there you pass under the A30 and head south along winding lanes to the ancient Neolithic & Bronze age monument of Helman Tor. From here you continue South, through the village of Lanlivery, past Powderham Castle, crossing the A390 and on towards Milltown. As you follow the stunning Golant Valley and River Fowey South, you will pass through the village of Golant itself and then begin your final approach to the finish in the picturesque town of Fowey.

For Saints Way Week we are offering you 25% off of your entry with code: SAINTSWAY26

Saints Way Challenge Route: https://connect.garmin.com/app/course/470094822

Tomorrow we will start looking at your race day timings, checkpoints & logistics:)

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This week we will be having a closer look at The Saints Way Challenge & Ricochet in support of East Cornwall Search & Re...
01/06/2026

This week we will be having a closer look at The Saints Way Challenge & Ricochet in support of East Cornwall Search & Rescue Team

Starting tomorrow we will break down the route, go over the key details of the day and have a look back at how the challenge has progressed as it approaches its 8th Birthday!

For Saints Way Week we are offering you 25% off of your entry with code: SAINTSWAY26

https://www.resultsbase.net/event/7486

We are offering you 30% off of your entry onto the The Sunset Summer Half & Long 10k 2026 in support of Cornwall Air Amb...
31/05/2026

We are offering you 30% off of your entry onto the The Sunset
Summer Half & Long 10k 2026 in support of Cornwall Air Ambulance & Harlyn Half & Long 10k 2026 in support of Padstow Rowing Club!

Sunset Summer Half & Long 10km - Sat July 11th - Use code: RHUBARB
https://www.resultsbase.net/event/7453

Harlyn Half & Long 10km - Sun July 19th - Use code: CUSTARD
https://www.resultsbase.net/event/7568

Offer ends today!
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Coastal Valley Camp & Crafts are putting on a Retreat which incorporates a 10k run with the Newquay's Simple Life Run Cl...
29/05/2026

Coastal Valley Camp & Crafts are putting on a Retreat which incorporates a 10k run with the Newquay's Simple Life Run Club - Sat 13th!
https://www.coastalvalley.co.uk/camping/whats-on/whats-on-coastal-valley

Siblyback Lake Gecko Gathering 2026 Sat 20th.
2.5k. 4.8k, 9.6k & 8 Hour endurance event The Siblython!
https://www.resultsbase.net/event/7433

The Boscastle Scramble 2026 & Soft Boiled Relay - Sat 27th.
A Brutal Marathon along the North Coast of Cornwall between Rock & Boscastle.
https://www.resultsbase.net/event/7417

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