RACE THE LIGHT

Get ready for an exhilarating adventure at the 10th annual RACE THE LIGHT, organized by OuterEdge Events! On Saturday, November 28th, 2026, participants will gather at the stunning Mothecombe along the Erme Estuary in Plymouth, Devon, for an unforgettable race experience. This year’s event features the original RACE THE LIGHT CLASSIC, a challenging 8.5-mile journey through the shadowy trails of the privately owned Flete Estate. Runners will face the unique challenge of a double crossing of the River Erme estuary, making it a race against the light and the tide! Starting at 1:15 PM (subject to slight adjustments based on weather and tidal conditions), the race kicks off from Coastguards Beach and concludes with a thrilling uphill climb to the picturesque SchoolhouseDevon restaurant, offering breathtaking views of the water. Each finisher will proudly receive a bespoke RACE THE LIGHT medal. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this remarkable event where you’ll race the light and the tide!

RACE THE LIGHT will be back at Mothecombe on the Erme Estuary for a 10th time on Saturday 28th November The original RACE THE LIGHT CLASSIC – 8.5 miles of shadowy estuarine trails, meandering through the privately owned Flete Estate. There’s a double crossing of the River Erme estuary so it’s a race against the light.. and the tide. So wet feet from the off! The start time for the race is 13:15am (subject to change of 15-20 minutes depending on weather and tidal conditions on Raceday). The race starts at the bottom of the slipway on Coastguards Beach, and finishes with a mighty uphill climb to the SchoolhouseDevon restaurant, high above the water. Each finisher will receive a bespoke RACE THE LIGHT medal. We're racing the Light, and the Tide!