Where can I find the Eden Marathon and Half-Marathon route map?
Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.
Official course linksEden Marathon and Half-Marathon
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2026 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
true cost £178
Decision summary
Eden Marathon and Half-Marathon at a glance
- Cut-off average pace
- 7:49/km
- Entry fee
- £48
- Typical conditions
- 72/100
- Evidence depth
- 37 verified facts
5:30:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Lower than 82% of comparable known fees
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
Eden Marathon and Half-Marathon has known course details for its marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 42.2 km
- Terrain
- Trail, Mixed
- Scenery
- Historic, Countryside, Waterfront, Forest, Riverside
Quick answers
What runners ask first
How hilly is the Eden Marathon and Half-Marathon?
The Eden Marathon and Half-Marathon is described as hilly. The course listing puts the climb at 808 m.
Where does the Eden Marathon and Half-Marathon route go?
The Eden Marathon and Half-Marathon route starts at Eden Project, Bodelva, near St Austell, Cornwall PL24 2SG and finishes at Eden Project, Bodelva, near St Austell, Cornwall PL24 2SG. Underfoot, expect multi-terrain: roughly 70% on trails, paths and private roads and 30% on public roads; surface is varied and can be wet and muddy, so trail shoes are recommended. It passes Eden Project Biomes, Helman Tor, Cornish china clay (Clay Country) mining heritage landscape, woodland trails and open Cornish countryside. All runners receive a Cornish pasty and a beer at the finish, plus free Eden Project entry on race day for runners and accompanying supporters.
What should runners know on race day for the Eden Marathon and Half-Marathon?
9. Chip timing with free online race analysis provided via RunPix.
Race character
Scenery
- Historic
- Countryside
- Waterfront
- Forest
- Riverside
Atmosphere
- Destination
- Community
Terrain
- Trail
- Mixed
- Elevation character
- Hilly
- Technicality
- Moderate
- Source-stated ascent
- 808 m
Entry, logistics and records
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
- Minimum age
- 18+
- Cut-off
- Strict 5-hour-30-minute overall cut-off with interim checkpoints at 7 miles (1hr 30min), mile 13 (2hr 55min) and mile 17 (3hr 30min).
- Qualification status
- No qualifying standard; open multi Terrain marathon.
Race day logistics
- Aid stations
- 9
- Medal
- Every finisher receives a themed medal.
Access and course status
- Start
- Eden Project, Bodelva, near St Austell, Cornwall PL24 2SG
- Finish
- Eden Project, Bodelva, near St Austell, Cornwall PL24 2SG
Course facts
- Course type
- Loop
- Surface
- Multi Terrain: roughly 70% on trails, paths and private roads and 30% on public roads; surface is varied and can be wet and muddy, so trail shoes are recommended.
- Landmarks
- Eden Project Biomes, Helman Tor, Cornish china clay (Clay Country) mining heritage landscape, woodland trails, open Cornish countryside
- Notable features
- Run in partnership with St Austell Running Club
- the marathon starts at 9:30am and the half-marathon at 10:00am on the same day
- All runners receive a Cornish pasty and a beer at the finish, plus free Eden Project entry on race day for runners and accompanying supporters
- Chip timing with free online race analysis provided via RunPix
- Water stations approximately every three miles
- isotonic drinks at miles 7, 14 and 21
What does it really cost to run?
| Entry fee | £48 |
|---|---|
| Travel (modelled) | £40 |
| Accommodation (modelled) | £90 |
| Estimated total | £178 |
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 12°CTypical temperature
- 25 kphTypical wind
- 4 mmTypical rainfall
- 72Favourability /100
More race details
How much does the Eden Marathon and Half-Marathon cost?
The adult entry fee is £48, and the estimated true cost to the start line is about £178 including modelled travel and accommodation.