COCKBAIN EVENTS LTD
About Cockbain Events
Having completed ultramarathons all over the world www.markcockbain.com 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 ultrarunner, or those willing to push that bit further......Mark Cockbain
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
29/30 Oct 2022
LocationHuntington Cambs
Entries open: www.track100.moonfruit.com
No refunds/transfers
LIMITED PLACES
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 Nov 18 2022
The Tunnel Ultra
Description
200 miles entirely in the UK's longest foot tunnel (Combe Down), 200 one mile lengths.
Time Limit
55Hrs
Date
2023 March 31st - 2nd April
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
The Bridge 200
Friday 5th May 2023
The Line 300
18th June 2023
LON LAS CYMRU
Description
250 milesnon-stop, mainly 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
Next date
tbc
WHITE HORSE 100/50 TRAIL Cockbain Events and Beyond Marathon (qualifier)
Description
A100 mile point to point trail race (with 50 mile option)
Date
TBA
Support
Several checkpoints/half way bag drop
Waymarked trail
ENTRIES OPEN
No refunds/transfers
Legacy Events
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
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 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 (or +£10 for own bunkbed for race duration, limited to 18 beds)
More info @thehillultra.com
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
The Hard Stuff
The Viking Way Ultra
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
7+ (20% finish rate)
December 3/4th 2022
I intend to create more events, but one thing is for sure......they wont be easy!
