Category: Perranwell May 2026

Return to Perranwell

Returning after a break last year, the 200km, 100km and 50km events ran from Perranwell on 17th May. Strong westerly winds made the going tough in parts, especially for the 100km riders as they headed out for the West Penwith  loop, but provided a helping hand along the North Cliffs. After the general sogginess of the 2026 spring  we got off fairly lightly with only a few heavy rain showers.

Audax UK this year has had a “50:50 at 50” promotion to encourage more women to take part. Despite not being set up as a specific 50:50 event, we had very nearly equal numbers of men and women on the 100km ride, with many first-time riders. There was a really good atmosphere on all the rides, with new friends made, new challenges met, and lots of courage, determination and mutual support.

The events overall made a surplus of £122.86 which has been donated to ShelterBox.

Perranwell Finishers

Lizard and the Camel AUK results 26-765 23 riders listed
Red River Blue Sea AUK results 26-104 26 riders listed
Peter’s Point AUK results 24-767 7 riders listed

 

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Peter’s Point

Sunday 17th May 2026
Starting from Perranwell
Organiser Martyn Aldis

The event starts from the Perranwell Centre (also known as the Perran-ar-Worthal Village Memorial Hall). The route skirts just west of Camborne to reach the mouth of the Red River at Gwithian, then hugs the north coast to Portreath turning south east through Skinner’s Bottom to return to Perranwell.  Optional alternative for very last section adds 1.6km and avoids steep climb at Hick’s Mill.

Tea or coffee at the start and free refreshments at Gwithian and at the finish.

Audax 50km Badge54km
Starts 10:00
no AAA
830 metres ascent
Peter’s Point
Details and entry from Audax UK site
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Red River Blue Sea

Sunday 17th May 2026
Starting from Perranwell Organiser Martyn Aldis

The event starts from the Perranwell Centre (also known as the Perran-ar-Worthal Village Memorial Hall).

The route skirts just west of Camborne to reach the mouth of the Red River at Gwithian then takes a loop via Marazion, over to the north coast for a run along the Atlantic cliff road past Zennor and back to Gwithian.

The return route hugs the north coast to Portreath, then turns south east through Skinner’s Bottom to return to Perranwell. Tea or coffee at the start and free refreshments at Gwithian and at the finish.

Audax 100km Badge107km
Starts 09:00
no AAA
1305 metres ascent
Red River Blue Sea
Details and entry from Audax UK site
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Lizard and the Camel

Sunday 17th May 2026
Starting from Perranwell Organiser Martyn Aldis

The event starts from the Perranwell Centre (also known as the Perran-ar-Worthal Village Memorial Hall).

The route has been planned with the first-time randonneur in mind. It provides more modest ascent than other 200s run in Cornwall but it is scenic in the literal sense. The route makes use the Saints Trail from Perranporth to Goonhavern and the Camel Trail from Padstow to Bodmin – both are well-surfaced..

Controls at Lizard Village, Gwithian and Padstow, plus 2 information controls.

Includes free refreshments at Perranwell and Gwithian, with shop and café opportunities at other controls and elsewhere on route.

Audax 200km Badge208km
Starts 08:00
no AAA
2662 metres ascent
Lizard and the Camel
Details and entry from Audax UK site
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