Race The Light - Mothecombe

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3:00pm Sat 8th Jan 2022
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Plymouth, United Kingdom
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4.9
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Where and when
Location
Schoolhouse Restaurant, Mothecombe, Plymouth PL8 1LB, UK
Start times
3:00pm Sat 8th Jan 2022
8.5 Mile:
3:00pm
Event summary
8.5 Mile
Distance
8.5mi
£28 - £30
Route information
The race is an 8.5 mile escapade, meandering through Flete Estate's secret tracks and trails. You'll be crossing the estuary on the outward and return legs, so be prepared for wet feet from the outset.
The race starts on the sand, moves across the estuary and up into the woods. On your return, you leave the woods to cross the estuary for the second time, up the slipway and continuing to the finish line at the Old Schoolhouse.
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What's included
  • Fully marked and marshalled course
  • Race memento
  • Bespoke medal
  • Aid station
  • First Aid on course and at the HQ
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How to get there
Schoolhouse Restaurant, Mothecombe, Plymouth PL8 1LB, UK
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The event starts and finishes at the SchoolhouseDevon restaurant, so its recommended you park near here.
Event day logistics
Schedule
15:00 Race Starts
The start time may change by 15 minutes give or take, dependent on further calculation of tide times and the weather.
Mandatory Kit
While everyone should make it back by dark, head torches are mandatory. Also as the event is now cup-less, participants are required to bring their own cup.
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FAQs
What are the distances offered by Race the Light?
Race the Light offers one 8.5 mile course.
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At what time does the Race The Light start?
Approximately 3pm - the exact start time will depend on the weather and tide times.
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What do I need to bring to the Race The Light?
Head torches and your own water bottle/cup are mandatory and as you'll be crossing an estuary on both the outward and return legs, be prepared for some wet feet!
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Reviews
4.9
9 reviews
Tanya Alexander
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5.0
Did the race in 2019
This was a tough year due to torrential rain all day and high water levels. The organisers did an amazing job of getting everyone back safely! Marshalls standing waist deep in water for hours!! Head torches are a must unless you are super speedy!! Nice to see how far you can get on the course before having to turn your light on though!! Lovely route through privately owned woods not normally open to the public. Have a hot drink ready for when you finish as in December that last water crossing can feel pretty bracing!! Nice buff as a memento.
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4.3
Did the race in 2018
loved the idea, the experience was great fun and bonus credit to take advantage of a brief moment during the day to share with people. you cant book the weather, but that makes it more exciting. I have organised my own event which does that in essence and will look further for creative ones like this.
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5.0
Did the race in 2018
Really enjoyable individual event. I have not been a part of any other events quite like these apart from other pure trail races.
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5.0
Did the race in 2018
Make sure you're ready for that river crossing with all the rain we had it made it deeper tigh deep, its then uphill and then weaving through woodland trail so a decnt pair of trail shoes.
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5.0
Did the race in 2018
Make sure you have your own drinks bottle. It was in the conformation email
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5.0
Did the race in 2018
This was the most fun I've ever had with my running shoes on. The current was strong, and so my advice would be to just keep going in the water. Do not stop!My first trail run at night, and I enjoyed it so much I'll be finding more for the coming season.
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4.7
Did the race in 2018
As with every Puretrail event they are well organised and always a challenging course. Having run before, I was aware of what was to come and the comm's from puretrail fill in the blanks of any queries you might have.
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5.0
Did the race in 2018
In 2018, the weather was awful, but it just made the race even more fun. The two water crossings were very cold and the current was quite strong, but don't be put off by that, the organisers would not let you go if it was not safe! Wear trail shoes that are NOT Gortex, so the water can come back out. Your feet and legs will soon warm up as the course is fast and fun. There is a lot of mud and it can be slippy, so the grippier the better.The aid station is well stocked at 4 miles, but you have to bring your own cup, as they do not provide bottles/cups (and rightly so!!). However, I found that hydration was not an issue, as long as you get plenty of water in before the race. Take some warm clothes you will need it and love it at the end.
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4.7
Did the race in 2018
Put more emphasis on being self sufficient for drink in the race. The jelly babies were brilliant at the turn around point
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