Come and run on england’s famed coast Path with us…
Join author Adharanand Finn and internationally renowned ultra runner Damian Hall (a former record-holder on the South-West Coast Path), on our first-ever coastal running weekend.
Over two days, we’ll traverse a spectacular 33-mile (53km) section of the coast path in south Devon (with the option to run a shorter distance if preferred), passing isolated coves, small harbours and bracing, windswept cliff-tops.
After each day’s run we’ll recover in style at the beautiful South Sands Hotel in Salcombe, with fireside talks and coaching advice from Adharanand and Damian, and plenty of time to relax and unwind.
basecamp
Our base for the weekend will be this stunning boutique hotel situated right on the coast path, on the shores of South Sands beach in Salcombe.
Meet the team
Damian Hall
Special guest Damian Hall is a record-breaking ultra marathon runner who's represented Great Britain, and has finished in the top five at the UTMB. In 2023 he won the Spine Race and he has twice finished four loops of the Barkley Marathons. He’s also a UK Athletics running coach, a widely published journalist and author, and a renowned tea drinker.
Adharanand Finn
Adharanand Finn is the author of three critically acclaimed books, Running with the Kenyans, The Way of the Runner and The Rise of the Ultra Runners. In 2024, he ran 1,400 miles around ireland for his forthcoming book. This weekend is a chance to grill him on all he has learnt during his research, which has taken him from Kenya to Japan and into the darkest pain caves of the ultra running world.
Colin Kirk-Potter
Our lead guide, Colin Kirk-Potter, has been a qualified Mountain Leader since 2008 and has completed many of the top fell races, including two Bob Graham rounds, as well as numerous Mountain Marathons. He is the author of Dartmoor Trail and Fell Running.
ITINERARY
Friday:
Evening pub meal, followed by welcome talk and bedtime stories - a reading by Adharanand from his yet-to-be published new book
Saturday:
11-mile (18km) guided coast run from Bantham to Salcombe
Afternoon talk and Q&A with Damian Hall
Time to relax, read, chat, drink tea/coffee (option to book a massage)
Sunday:
22-mile (36km) guided coast run from Salcombe to Dartmouth Castle (with an option to stop earlier)
Time to relax, read, chat, drink tea/coffee (option to book a massage)
Monday:
Early morning coast run - about 4 miles (6km)
THE COST OF THE CAMP INCLUDES:
Three nights accommodation (Fri, Sat and Sun) at the wonderful South Sands 4-star hotel
All breakfasts and lunches and two evening meals
Three guided runs
Talks by Damian and Adharanand, as well as plenty of chances to ask questions across the weekend
Trail running technique tips and advice from Damian, Adharanand and Colin
THE COST DOESN'T INCLUDE:
Optional sports massage
An optional pub supper on Friday before the retreat officially starts
PRICES:
£800 per person (or £750pp for two people booking together, either in a twin room or a double)
DIFFICULTY:
The weekend is primarily about the adventure, and is not a race - we will have plenty of stops on route. Saying that, to cope with the full distance over both days we recommend as a minimum level you are able to run a half marathon without stopping (speed is not important). Anyone else is welcome but we may suggest the shorter run option
KIT LIST:
As well as running gear for all weathers, including gloves and a running jacket, you will need trail running shoes and a running pack with water bottles
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“I loved every minute of it, and I was extremely surprised at what my body was capable of. I found it all very empowering!”
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