Charm Bracelet Marathon
Redcar to Whitby on the Cleveland Way, past the sculpture that names it.
42.8 km
26.6 miles
870 m ascent
20 m per km
10h cut-off
14:02/km to make it
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The course
VERY HARD
TRP grade · E4·T3
10h cut-off, which needs 14:02/km
4 checkpoints
This file is from a previous running and the course may have changed since. If you are navigating with it, get the current version from Charm Bracelet Trail Events first.
What you’re in for
Redcar to Whitby on the King Charles III England Coast Path — 26.57 miles with 3,263 ft of climb, past the Charm Bracelet sculpture itself between miles seven and eight. Coastal villages, sand, and long stretches high on the cliffs. Expect mud, sand, rock, trees and more mud. Four marshalled checkpoints, ten hours, tail runners behind you. Quick walkers are welcome.
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Aid stations
Four marshalled checkpoints, with water, snacks and soft drinks.
Train for it: routes near the start
Routes starting within 20 km of Redcar, North Yorkshire, nearest first. Each one has a free GPX file and a TRP grade, so you can rehearse the ground before race day.
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Other races near here
North York Moors races →Races from other organisers starting within 30 km of Redcar, North Yorkshire, nearest first.
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Saltburn Trail Races
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Cliff tops north from Saltburn. Marathon, half or short.
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Roseberry Trail Races
Guisborough, North Yorkshire · Hardmoors · 6 miles away
Roseberry Topping and the Guisborough moors.
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Hardmoors 60
Guisborough, North Yorkshire · Hardmoors · 6 miles away
Sixty-three miles of coast, Guisborough to Filey.
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How to enter
Sun, 11 Apr 2027 · Entries open
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Common questions
- The Charm Bracelet Marathon is one distance: Marathon (42.8 km / 26.6 miles).