This stunning 7.5-mile race through the countryside north of Penzance takes in breath-taking views of Mounts Bay and St Michael’s Mount and is part of the Cornish Multi-Terrain Race Series for 2018. This will be the eighth year it has been held, and as always it attracts some of the county’s top runners. The event is organised by the Mounts Bay Harriers in collaboration with leading local wildlife charity Cornwall Wildlife Trust, and will once again be hosted at Penwith College.
Race for Wildlife will attract anyone who wants to help the Trust raise vital funds for the work they do for the wildlife of Cornwall. A percentage of entry fees will be donated to the Trust. Additional sponsorship forms are downloadable from the event page for anyone wanting to raise additional funds for the Trust www.mountsbayharriers.co.uk/race-for-wildlife
A challenging route, the race includes off-road tracks through fields with the added obstacle of Cornish stiles to cross, uneven stony ground across the moors, as well as tarmacked roads. The first half of the run is uphill with the second half being downhill with a slight kick uphill to the finish at Penwith College.
The race is not suitable for wheelchair users. No dogs are allowed on the college premises or to run in the race due to livestock in some fields. No earphones/iPods/personal stereos are allowed to be worn or instant disqualification.
Race HQ, parking, baggage area, toilets and showers are at Porthcurno Building, Penwith College, St Clare Street, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2SA. Registration opens at 8.30am and the race begins at 10.00am. There will be coffee and hot drinks available from Espresso Mobile Barista Café plus home-made cakes, snacks, cold drinks and more, from 8.30am until 1pm.
