COCKBAIN EVENTS LTD
About Cockbain Events Ltd
Having completed ultramarathons all over the world www.markcockbain.com and I wanted to create some 'extremely hard to achieve' challenges here in the UK. Low key, tough, back to basics events designed for the 'hardened' experienced ultra runner, or those willing to push that bit further.............Mark Cockbain.
The Viking Way Ultra (WINTER VW details below)
Description
A 147 mile non stop race from Hull to Oakham along the Viking Way trail
Time Limit
40 Hours with internal cut-offs
Support
Minimal. CPs every 18-20 miles, self navigation, no pacers, no GPS
Hardness rating
7+ (20% finish rate)
The Coast To Coast (C2C) Ultra
Description
A 140 mile non stop race from Whitehaven to Tynemouth along the C2C route.
Time Limit
38 Hours with internal cut-offs
Support
None. Runners must supply their own vehicled crew (Badwater style)
Hardness rating
6 (43% finish rate)
Date
TBA
The Hard Stuff
The Hill Ultra *see below for Hill on Tour
Description
160 miles non-stop, 55 times up and down Shining Tor in the Peak District
Time Limit
48 Hours, 30 mins max static time. Electronic timing
Support
Central well stocked 'basics' checkpoint. Hot water. Toilets. Use of pub
Hardness rating
8+ (6% finish rate-only one person in 2013, and 3 in 2014)
Date
December Shining Tor edition on hold
I intend to create more events, but one thing is for sure......they wont be easy!
The Chained Ultra (NOW AN ESCAPE FROM MERIDEN CATEGORY)
Description
130 miles non-stop, chained to another runner of similar ability.
Time Limit
36 HOURS
Support
A basic CP's with water, snacks. Toilet/hot food half way.
Hardness Rating
10 (0% finish rate in original format)
2 teams finished in Escape from Meriden format
Date
ESCAPE FROM MERIDEN AUTUMN 2021 open
Lon Las Cymru Ultra
Description
250 miles non-stop, maily road, coast to coast of Wales, Holyhead to Cardiff (the UK's longest non-stop road race)
Time limit
88 Hours
Support
Water ONLY every 25 miles. Drop bag access every 50. Minimal shelter
Hardness Rating
9.5
Date
Oct 2021
Entries OPEN
The Hill Ultra on Tour
Same rules and format as The Hill, but different location (Cheviots)
Distance
160 miles
Time Limit
48 Hours
Support
Bunkbed HQ
Date
Dec 13-15 2019
Hardness rating
9
Entries NEXT EDITION TBA
Email cockbainevents@outlook.com for application
Price £139 (or +£10 for own bunkbed for race duration, limited to 18 beds)
More info @thehillultra.com
Viking Way Ultra Winter Edition
Part of our Winter Double
Same rules as Viking Way....just colder and darker (new medal and t-shirt
Date
NEXT EDITION TBA
Hardness rating
8
Entry form via email: cockbainevents@outlook.com
Price
£140
Entries CLOSED
The Tunnel Ultra
Description
200 miles entirely in the UK's longest foot tunnel (Combe Down), 200 one mile lengths.
Time Limit
55Hrs
Date
POSTPONED TO SEPT 24TH 2021 (NO EVENT IN 2022)
Support
Electronic timing, one basic CP(water snacks), box drop, one portaloo
Hardness rating 9
ENTRIES AVAILABLE
limited field, application via email cockbainevents@outlook.com
Battle of Hastings 100 Cockbain Events and Beyond Marathon (qualifier)
Description
A 100 mile point to point race from London to Battle abbey
Date
July 6th 2019
Time Limit
30 hours
Support
Regular checkpoints will food and drink/fully supported. Partially waymarked
Entries open to all that have completed 50+ mile ultra.
(NO REFUNDS/TRANSFERS)
NEXT EDITION TBA
WHITE HORSE 100/50 TRAIL Cockbain Events and Beyond Marathon (qualifier)
Description
A100 mile point to point trail race (with 50 mile option)
Date
11th Sept 2021
Support
Several checkpoints/half way bag drop
Waymarked trail
ENTRIES OPEN
No refunds/transfers
25 Hour Track 100 (Fun run/qualifier)
Description
A 100 mile track race on the day the clocks go back, giving you that extra hour. Reach 100 miles within 25 hours.
Date
30/31 Oct 2021
LocationHuntington Cambs
Entries open: www.track100.moonfruit.com
No refunds/transfers
LIMITED PLACES
National Three Peaks ULTRA......the big one!
A one off running adventure to climb Ben Nevis, Scarfell Pike and Snowdon AND run the distance inbetween.
An exceptionally hard event for the best. This is a non stop race with one indoor CP per 50/60 miles and water snacks every 20-25.
You will need to be able to run at a rate of around 60 miles per day to stay in the race to be completed within 9 days.
newsletter and entry email: cockbainevents@outlook.com
£150 non refundable deposit to secure a slot
£499 total cost
Hardness rating 11 out of 10
WARRIORS WAY 260
SITE LINK
April 15-18 2021
260 miles non stop from Hull to East Harling following the Viking Way and Herewards Way waymarked paths.
95 hour time limit
Water every 25 miles and drop bag only every 50
Indoor CP at 100, 150 and 200
Applications cockbainevents@outlook.com
£205
DEAD MANS ULTRA
A self supported race around the Norfolk Coast to find treasure (eight pieces)
How far can you push yourself? 60K, 100miles, 150.....200+??? You decide....
A collaboration with Beyond Marathon and Covid friendly
Enter at www.deadmansultra.com