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Credit: Tom Carson/Cornwall Wildlife Trust

Eden Half and Marathon

Location:
Eden Project, Bodelva, Par, Cornwall, PL24 2SG
Want to make a positive difference for wildlife in Cornwall? You can fundraise for our nature-related work or our Wild Beavers Appeal this October by running the Eden Project’s Marathon or Half Marathon.

Event details

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Date

Time
8:30am - 5:00pm
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About the event

There are just a few marathon places left now to run for Cornwall Wildlife Trust.  

Not only will you take part in Cornwall’s largest running event through spectacular countryside, you will help to make a real difference for wildlife. 

You will also receive a pasty and pint at the end of the race, along with a medal and free entry to the Eden Project for you and your supporters! 

Sign up here

Run the Eden Project Marathon 

We are recruiting for the following spaces: 

  • 3 Marathon 

By participating in the Eden Marathon or Half Marathon, you will:

  • Receive tailored fundraising support from Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s Community Fundraising team from start to finish.
  • Meet like-minded people at Cornwall's biggest running event.
  • Gain free entry to Eden Project for both you and your supporters on the day
  • Receive a pasty and a beer on the finishing line – where else but Cornwall!?
  • Make a difference to the future of Cornwall’s wildlife

And so many other benefits!

Please note that, for a Marathon place, we ask for £500 in sponsorship in return. For the Half Marathon, we ask for £300. 

Run the Eden Project Marathon 

Know before you go

Dogs

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No dogs permitted

Dogs with supporters are welcome on leads at the Eden Project - but not in the biomes.

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Mobility

The course is a hilly, multi-terrain route, with the marathon being roughly 70% on trails, paths and private roads and 30% on public roads. The half-marathon is 60% on public roads and 40% on trails and paths. 

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Wheelchair access

Yes
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Hearing loop

No
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What to bring

For those doing the half-marathon the off-road surfaces are generally good underfoot and specialist off-road shoes are not necessary. For those on the marathon the surface is varied and could be wet and muddy, hence trail shoes would be recommended. 

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Parking information

Runners will receive a pass to a designated free car park where they can take a park-and-ride bus to the start area.
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Bicycle parking

Bike racks located in Banana Coach Park.
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Facilities

Toilets
Shop
Cafe/refreshments
Picnic area
Accessible toilet
Baby changing facilities
Electric car charging point
Disabled parking
Accessible trails

Contact us

Josie Purcell
Contact number: 07920 816024
Contact email: josie.purcell@cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk
A man in a white shirt and orange shorts has a medal around his neck. He is standing next to a green Cornwall Wildlife Trust feather flag.

Credit: Cornwall Wildlife Trust

A man in a white shirt with a medal around his neck smiles as he holds a bitten Cornish pasty to the camera.

Credit: Cornwall Wildlife Trust

Two smiling runners are on the finishing line with their vests.

Credit: Cornwall Wildlife Trust

We are now recruiting for this event! 

We have got the following spaces available: 

  • 4 Marathon
  • 2 Half Marathons 

Please note that, for the Marathon, a minimum of £500 sponsorship is required and, for the Half Marathon, £300 is required. If you have any concerns about this, please do feel free to reach out with any questions.

In order to fundraise for Cornwall Wildlife Trust, please get in contact with fundraising@cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk. We will then help you to book your place on the Marathon or Half Marathon and get you started on your very exciting journey!