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Endurancelife Coastal Trail Series – South Devon (Marathon) 2027

Race day
Saturday, 23 January 2027
Location
Beesands, Devon, UK, UK
Distance
26.2 mi / 42.2 km

Endurancelife Coastal Trail Series – South Devon (Marathon): 23 January 2027, from Beesands, near Kingsbridge, Devon. Entry, route and a pace chart.

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Endurancelife Coastal Trail Series – South Devon (Marathon) Race Timeline

Training Phase Build Phase Taper Race Week Race Day Race Completed

135 days to go

More than 84 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before marathon-specific training ramps up.

Generated mark — no elevation published for this course

Endurancelife Coastal Trail Series – South Devon (Marathon) 2027: quick answers

When is Endurancelife Coastal Trail Series – South Devon (Marathon) 2027?

Endurancelife Coastal Trail Series – South Devon (Marathon) 2027 takes place on Saturday, 23 January 2027.

Where does Endurancelife Coastal Trail Series – South Devon (Marathon) start?

Endurancelife Coastal Trail Series – South Devon (Marathon) starts at Beesands, near Kingsbridge, Devon. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.

How many miles is Endurancelife Coastal Trail Series – South Devon (Marathon)?

Endurancelife Coastal Trail Series – South Devon (Marathon) is 26.2 miles (42.2km).

Key Race Metrics & Overview

Date
Saturday, 23 January 2027
Distance
26.2 miles / 42.2km
Location
Beesands, Devon, UK, UK
Start Point
Beesands, near Kingsbridge, Devon
Surface
Trail (coastal)

Not published by the organiser at the time of writing: finish point, start time, cut-off time, age requirement, tracking app. Verus records these as unconfirmed rather than estimating them — check the official race website closer to race day.

Direct Entry Summary

Not published for this event — check the official race website.

Ballot Policy

No ballot — entry is direct through Endurancelife.

Endurancelife Coastal Trail Series – South Devon (Marathon) Race Day Weather

A real forecast appears here once one exists for race day — usually about a week to ten days out. Nothing is shown until then, because a made-up forecast is worse than none.

Endurancelife Coastal Trail Series – South Devon (Marathon) Route Map & Elevation Profile

Starting at Beesands, near Kingsbridge, Devon. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.

Is Endurancelife Coastal Trail Series – South Devon (Marathon) flat?

No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: trail (coastal).

Endurancelife Coastal Trail Series – South Devon (Marathon) Course Profile

Elevation change not published for this event.

Startmi 13.126.2mi

Tap a point on the course for details.

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Beesands, near Kingsbridge, Devon

Start line.

Where Endurancelife Coastal Trail Series – South Devon (Marathon) starts and finishes

Endurancelife Coastal Trail Series – South Devon (Marathon) starts at Beesands, near Kingsbridge, Devon. We haven't been able to place those on a map accurately enough to show one — a pin in the wrong place is worse than no pin.

These are the start and finish points, not the route. Verus doesn't hold course files for this race, and drawing a line between two pins would be a guess you might end up training on.

Full Endurancelife Coastal Trail Series – South Devon (Marathon) Route Breakdown

Sister event to the North Cornwall race in Endurancelife's Coastal Trail Series, based around Beesands near Kingsbridge; rated a 'severe' difficulty coastal course, offering 10K/half/marathon/ultra distances.

Endurancelife Coastal Trail Series – South Devon (Marathon) Pace Calculator & Splits

Endurancelife Coastal Trail Series – South Devon (Marathon) Pace Calculator

Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.

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target time

Average pace / mile

9:10

Average pace / km

5:42

5K28:28
10K56:55
Half Marathon2:00:05
30K2:50:46
Finish4:00:00

Endurancelife Coastal Trail Series – South Devon (Marathon) Pace Chart

Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.

Target Pace /mi Pace /km 5K10KHalf Marathon30KFinish
3:00 6:52 4:16 21:2142:411:30:042:08:043:00:00
3:15 7:27 4:37 23:0746:151:37:342:18:443:15:00
3:30 8:01 4:59 24:5449:481:45:052:29:253:30:00
3:45 8:35 5:20 26:4153:221:52:352:40:053:45:00
4:00 9:10 5:42 28:2856:552:00:052:50:464:00:00
4:15 9:44 6:03 30:141:00:292:07:353:01:264:15:00
4:30 10:18 6:24 32:011:04:022:15:063:12:064:30:00
4:45 10:53 6:46 33:481:07:362:22:363:22:474:45:00
5:00 11:27 7:07 35:341:11:092:30:063:33:275:00:00
5:30 12:36 7:50 39:081:18:162:45:073:54:485:30:00
6:00 13:44 8:32 42:411:25:233:00:084:16:086:00:00
6:30 14:53 9:15 46:151:32:303:15:084:37:296:30:00
7:00 16:02 9:58 49:481:39:373:30:094:58:507:00:00

Endurancelife Coastal Trail Series – South Devon (Marathon) Finish Time Estimator

Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Endurancelife Coastal Trail Series – South Devon (Marathon) finish time.

Your 5K time

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Estimated Endurancelife Coastal Trail Series – South Devon (Marathon) finish

3:59:36

An estimate only, based on Pete Riegel's race-time prediction formula. Real marathon performance depends on endurance, training specificity, pacing and race-day conditions — not just your speed over a shorter distance.

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Endurancelife Coastal Trail Series – South Devon (Marathon) Race Day Checklist

Tap items to mark off your race-day readiness.

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  • Race number attached, and any timing chip fitted per your race pack instructions
  • Weather-appropriate kit, plus something warm and disposable to discard before the start
  • A plan for reaching Beesands, near Kingsbridge, Devon
  • A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race

Training Strategy for Endurancelife Coastal Trail Series – South Devon (Marathon)

Standard Training Window

16-20 weeks is the target window for first-time marathoners; 12-16 weeks is solid if you're already maintaining a baseline mileage. Arrive with your longest run behind you in training, not on race day itself.

Terrain Specificity

This is a largely flat course, so most of your long runs can mirror that — flat and steady, building time on feet rather than hill strength.

The Taper Phase

Reduce overall mileage across the final 2-3 weeks while preserving short race-pace bursts. Arrive at Beesands, near Kingsbridge, Devon fresh, energized, and primed — not fit, fresh.

Pacing Execution

Lock in your target pace using the interactive splits calculator below — no official pacers are confirmed for this event, so a pace band on your watch is the more reliable option.

Fuel & Hydration Prep

Test your race-day fuel and hydration plan on your long training runs, not for the first time on race day — check the Race Day Checklist below for what's actually on this course.

How many weeks do you actually need to train for a Marathon?

Marathon Nutrition & Fueling Plan

2-3 Days Prior

A deliberate increase in carbohydrate over the two to three days before the race is the well-established approach at marathon distance.

Race Morning

Eat a carbohydrate-focused breakfast two to three hours before the start, and stick to something you've already tested in training rather than trying anything new.

On-Course Fueling

Most runners take on carbohydrate every 30 to 45 minutes from about an hour in, alongside fluid at the on-course stations.

Post-Race Recovery

A mix of carbohydrate and protein in the hour or so after finishing supports recovery.

Endurancelife Coastal Trail Series – South Devon (Marathon) Charity Places 2027

No formal charity-place scheme published — runners commonly fundraise for a charity of their own choosing.

Impactful Storytelling

Lead with your personal story — explain why the charity matters to you. Personal connection generates 3x more support than a generic link broadcast.

Social Campaign Milestones

Share key training milestones on Instagram (first 10-miler, peak week, race week) with your fundraising link in bio. Publicly thanking donors prompts secondary gifts!

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Travel & Logistics

Road closures

No road closures — the Endurancelife Coastal Trail Series – South Devon (Marathon) is run off-road (Trail (coastal)), so local traffic is unaffected.

Endurancelife Coastal Trail Series – South Devon (Marathon) Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know for race weekend.

Race details independently compiled and fact-checked by Tommo against the official Endurancelife Coastal Trail Series – South Devon (Marathon) site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.