Penrose Woods Races will not take place in 2024 and may return for 2025


  • Classic 10k Trail race along the well known woodland tracks, parkland and coast

  • OR great 20k route that has some country lane before joining the South West Coastpath with views of Mounts Bay

  • Stunning loop of Loe Pool route through National Trust Penrose Estate - both races!

  • Flat* 10k route for a fast race or one that is perfect for beginners (*for Cornwall this is very flat!)

  • Freedom Racing multi-functional headwear race memento!

  • Great PONNEK prizes for the podium positions in both races! Plus PONNEK stand to peruse their great range!

What -  The 'Penrose Loop' is a well known and loved route to run or walk, and makes for a perfect race!  This loop is an approximately 10k route on the Trail around the Loe Pool, Cornwalls largest natural freshwater lake.  10k route map. And 20k route map.

The 20k route follows the 10k route to the coast at Loe Bar, then splits off and goes inland to join some nice country lanes and head south to Church Cove where you join the South West Coastpath and head back to the Loe Bar to re-join the rest of the 10k loop.

There will be a Freedom Racing 'buff / wrag / multi-functional headwear' as race memento to all finishers!

Who  -  Everyone!  These routes are ideal for new runners, seasoned Trail runners, Road runners as there is a mix of everything! With flowing Trails, good tracks, coastpath plus a few miles of tarmac on road and within Penrose Estate this is a very varied route and as usual everyone is very welcome at our races - there isn’t a cut off for either distance race!

When  -  Sunday 19th November.  Registration (to collect your race number) from 9.30am, race start at 11am.

Where  -  Helston parkrun meeting area / Fairground car park

Parking - Fairground car park, Porthleven Road, Helston TR13 0RA

Dogs  -  Unfortunately dogs may not accompany you running.

Provided  -  Water Station at halfway in 10k & roughly 5 & 15km in the 20k race.  Fully signed and Marshalled Route.  Professional Event Medical cover.  Sweeper Runner.  

Included - Freedom Racing 'wrag / buff / multi-functional headwear'. PONNEK prizes for podium positions in both races!

Entry closes midday Saturday 18th November or when capacity is reached.  

Minimum age 16 years.

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Freedom Racing events largely take place off road, and can be on rough, rocky, muddy surfaces in potentially unforgiving outdoor locations and therefore have inherent risks associated with them. It is your responsibility to ensure you are fit and healthy to take part in them and aware of the nature of the event.

There are no refunds or substitutions for this event.  Places can be deferred to this or another event of a lesser or equivalent value with no refund on price given, until the close of entries for the race.  After this point no deferrals can be made.  The value of this entry can be deferred towards a more expensive race entry.


The Penrose estate has been cared for by the National Trust since 1974, thanks to public support from many people including our members, visitors and team of volunteers.   With 17 miles of footpaths and bridleways to walk, pedal and ride, acres to explore, a bunkhouse for those group stays and a weekly parkrun, there is plenty to do all year round.   If you would like to support the National Trust’s work looking after the Penrose estate you can support their current coast path project, become a member or donate.  

Find out more from www.nationaltrust.org.uk/penrose, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/activecornwall 

The National Trust is a charity, looking after special places for ever, for everyone.  Registered charity number 205846