1630, Tuesday 20.05.2025

Spectator email:

The above email has been sent to all Checked-in participants. The purpose of this email is to direct all supporters on event day to the appropriate resources.

1500, Tuesday 20.05.2025

Update emails:

We are having a few technical issues sending emails today. Please bear with us. If you haven't already received the update email please hold tight and you should do by this evening!

0900, Monday 19.05.2025

Update email:

An email update to Solo and Relay participants will be sent out tomorrow. Please look to your inbox tomorrow. This email lists final reminders and pointers as we approach event day!

1000, Tuesday, 13.05.2025

Paper numbers:

Thank you for checking-in for this event! Your participant number has now been printed. If your number (or team numbers) is due to be posted out to you (please read the details below carefully), then you can expect to receive this/them within the next five days.

Solos:

All numbers are posted out (unless you are travelling from abroad; in which case your number is 'collect at event').

Relay Pairs

Participant 1: Your number is 'collect from event' from Lizard when you arrive at the event (we will give this to you at the same time as you collect your team relay baton).

Participant 2: Your number has been posted out to you ahead of the event.

Relay Quads

Participant 1: Your number is 'collect from event' from Lizard when you arrive at the event (we will give this to you at the same time as you collect your team relay baton).

Participants 2, 3 and 4: Your numbers have posted out in a batch to participant 2's address.

0800, Wednesday, 07.05.2025

Check-in is now open! Participant email "Classic Quarter 2025 Check-in open" has been distributed. To access Check-in simply follow the link provided in your email or log in to your online account, "My Events" heading / the event name / Check-in. Check-in closes at midnight on Sunday.

1300, Tuesday 06.05.2025

Check-in opens soon! Participant email "Classic Quarter 2025 Check-in open" will be distributed tomorrow once check-in opens. To access Check-in simply follow the link provided in your email or log in to your online account, "My Events" heading / the event name / Check-in. Check-in closes at midnight on Sunday (the 11th of May).

1000, Thursday 24.04.2025

Solos - optional coach transport

Participant email "Classic Quarter 2025 - Optional Coach Transport" has been distributed to all Solo participants. This email has been sent as a reminder to anyone considering the optional coach transport to the start, early on event morning.

0900, Thursday 24.04.2025

Is your relay team in order?

Participant email "Classic Quarter 2025 - Team Admin" has been distributed to all Relay participants. This email is provided as a guide to help you better navigate the online platform and more easily manage your team. A copy of this email can be found here.

1400, Tuesday 01.04.2025

Check-in (for all classes) will open on Wednesday the 7th of May.

1300, Monday 28.10.2024

Season Leader Board (2024 - 25)

The solo event is part of the Endurancelife 24 - 25 trail running season (September 2024 till July 2025). Runners who complete any distance category at this event will be awarded points and will be listed in the Season Leader Board. Points are awarded based on performance and can contribute to a participant's overall season score. Good luck! Read more here.

0900, Monday 17.06.2024

We will be launching Classic Quarter 2025 this coming Wednesday, 8am!

This event (Solo only, not Relays) is part of the Endurancelife 24 - 25 trail running season (September 2024 till July 2025). Runners who complete the Solo category at this event will be awarded points and will be listed in the Season Leader Board. Points are awarded based on performance and can contribute to a participant's overall season score. Good luck!

Check-in! : Please note that we will be asking all registered participants to check in online approximately two weeks from the event. The Check-in process will result in a simpler event experience for you by removing the usual on-the-day administration. Within the Check-in process we will ask you to: 1) Confirm your preferred postal address to enable your participant number to be posted out and 2) Watch the mandatory event safety video.

Solo manual | Spectator info. sheet

Calling all Ultra runners!

Back in 2007, 21 intrepid solo runners set off on this inaugural challenge. The weather was particularly tough that year with 17 finishing the day (the winning time was 08:31:50). Things have moved on a long way since then and the event continues to grow in popularity; in a world with so much choice the Classic Quarter has stood the test of time. This is one for the bucket list and we hope you enjoy it!

4,204 solo runners have signed up for this challenge since 2007.

The solo event of the Classic Quarter is also a part of the 2024-25 Season Leaderboard!

What others have said:

“ Brilliant event. Brutal for a first timer but unforgettable and very well organised.” Jo Lally, 2020

“Great event to be part of - the toughest race I have ever done but really glad I did it.” Bethany, 2018

What’s included?

Fully waymarked

This event is fully waymarked by us over the full 44 miles. No one likes that niggling stress of navigation. You can now relax and focus on your performance.

"Run The Record!"

You’ve got nothing to lose! 2 x £1K in prize money is up for grabs for the winners of this year’s competition if they can beat the current course records. The prize money is offered for both the ladies and the gents competition and is split evenly between the participant and a charity of the participant's choosing. We are fairly sure these times can’t be beaten - are you?

Hall of Fame!

A list of each year's solo winners, ordered by year.
(* denotes current course record)

Female

2024 - Helen Knight - 08:21:18

2023 - Rosalind Wilson - 08:21:14

2022 - Zelah Morrall - 07:04:07

2021 - Lydia Poole - 08:30:30

2020 - Nadine Bennett - 09:25:40

2019 - Amelia Watts - 08:08:06

2018 - Wendy Chapman - 8:09:26

2017 - Sabrina Verjee - 07:50:37

2016 - Zelah Morrall - 07:02:05 *

2015 - Clare Prosser - 07:11:20

2014 - Clare Prosser - 07:14:05

2013 - Sarah Morwood - 07:28:55

2012 - Isobel Wykes - 07:34:42

2011 - Nichola Taylor - 08:07:11

2010 - Kensa Rescorla - 08:25:45

2009 - Claire Akin-Smith - 08:37:15

2008 - Jayne Angilley - 08:01:53

2007 - Kensa Rescorla - 08:44:21

Male

2024 - Peter Le Grice - 06:44:54

2023 - Laurie Luscombe - 06:40:15

2022 - Jamie Stephenson - 06:26:57 *

2021 - Joachim Cassel - 07:18:07

2020 - Jamie Stephenson - 06:45:02

2019 - Alex Van Tuyl - 06:27:00 *

2018 - Alex Van Tuyl - 06:42:12

2017 - Paul Maskell - 06:44:33

2016 - John Ward - 06:50:31

2015 - Pere Capdevila - 06:43:05

2014 - Duncan Oakes - 06:58:18

2013 - Gary Richards - 07:10:21

2012 - Stuart Mills - 06:35:53

2011 - Pete Roper - 06:33:10

2010 - Chris Gilbert - 07:33:23

2009 - Pete Roper - 07:14:26

2008 - Pete Roper - 07:17:35

2007 - Lee Gardiner - 08:31:50

Relay manual | Spectator info. sheet

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Calling all Relays!

Grab your teammates and go! It’s as much fun as it is exhausting as you support each other and charge for Land’s End. But, who will do which leg? What’s the strategy and most importantly who’s buying the pints at the end?!

The Classic Quarter relay events (of two and four runners) have proven themselves to be outstandingly popular fixtures particularly on the club running calendar.

5,017 runners have taken on the relay challenges since 2007.

What others have said

“CQ is a fantastic team event - stunning scenery, great camaraderie”. Jane O'Halloran, 2020.

"I am buzzing from the sense of achievement it gave me only possible from your wonderful helpers at the start and checkpoints and finish. Everyone I met involved with the event were amazing and so encouraging. Thanks." Joanne Tapsell, 2018.

Sub-comps!

"King and Queen of the Quarter"

This is a sub-competition open to both relays of 2 and 4. The challenge is simple: compete against those of the same sex running the same relay leg as you and whoever records the fastest time of the day will be crowned King / Queen of the Quarter! Your coronation will take place at prize giving where you can take applause from the crowd as we present you with your special Quarter cap.

Hall of Fame!

A list of each year's relay winners, ordered by year.
(* denotes current course record)

Relay 2

2024 - Jonny Colaco & Neil Carter - 06:46:56

2023 - Jordan Kirton & Lewis Kirton - 07:33:10

2022 - Joseph Argall & Phillip Brokenshire - 06:57:34

2021 - Jacob Wood & Neil Eddy - 06:37:55

2020 - Jacob Wood & Neil Eddy - 06:35:38

2019 - Tom Carthey & Jordan Clay - 05:53:46 *

2018 - Joe Argall & Jordan Clay - 06:51:13

2017 - Simon Parry & Jack Williams - 06:34:06

2016 - Tom Carthey & Jacob Dobson - 06:37:52

2015 - David Parrott & Adam Miller - 06:36:34

2014 - Gary Richards & Noel Kindon - 06:13:35

2013 - Phil Bolt & Heidi Tregenza - 06:57:40

2012 - Sam Scott & Paul Scott - 07:22:04

2011 - Karen Harrison & Tim Rowe - 07:13:43

2010 - Richard & Peter - 08:02:18

2009 - Rich Claire & Rob Chrisholm - 07:37:54

Relay 4

2024 - Mark Williams, Thomas Burton, Neil Hayhurst and Jacob Gardner - 06:17:49

2023 - Alex Marples, Steve Reynolds, James Kirton, Tom Wright - 06:04:56

2022 - David Cudby, Alex Marples, Seve Reynolds, Tom Wright - 06:10:05

2021 - Tom Carthey, Ryan Hanley, Louis Ratcliffe, Ruth Barnes - 05:37:50 *

2020 - Craig George, Dan Howes, Stuart Blackie, Daren Mccoll - 06:41:54

2019 - Tristan Stephenson, Patrick Stephenson, Jamie Stephenson, Jo Stephenson - 05:58:52

2018 - Gareth Alexander, Dan Skajariwski, Hugo Pyett, Piran Skajarowski - 06:47:52

2017 - Joe Argall, Matthew Yates, Jordan Clay, Zelah Morrall - 05:48:34

2016 - Andrew Martin, Aaron Benney, Nick Martin, Richard Pascoe - 06:02:35

2015 - Ben Hoadley, Philip Montgomery-Smith, Carol Randall, Peter Le Grice - 05:52:25

2014 - Rachael Thomas, Lee Burrows, Julia Pearce, Adrian Ball - 06:47:47

2013 - Nick Hayden, Sean Hayden, Tim Hayden & Jay Rowe - 06:37:42

2012 - S Abraham, M Curtis, S Timms, M Dowrick - 06:27:12

2011 - P Clothier, S Collier, W Hancock, I Ashton - 06:25:29

2010 - Nancy, Phil, Charlie, Steve - 06:46:52

2009 - Chris Hodge, George Williams, Mark Wreford, Mark Dorrell - 06:33:44

2008 - Mark Dorrell, Suzy Bosustow, Mark Burch, Darren Wrintmore - 06:46:27

2007 - Peter Devenport, Malcolm Devenport, Stuart Girvan, Andrew Langdon - 07:32:41

Although all-female teams are recognised through prizes and on the results table the main event is an ‘open’ competition where teams can be made up of any mix of either sex.

Virtual : Don't forget to connect with us via the official Facebook Event where you can select "Going" or "Interested". Here you can network, ask questions or provide advice to others.

In Person : It's going to be a long day on the trails. Once you've done your duty there's no need to go far. Grab a pint from The Lands End Hotel and watch the action unfold in the finish area. It's a great afternoon / evening with a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Food as well as drinks served all day.

Spectators are greatly encouraged and can be a big boost to all those taking part!

If you are planning on supporting along the route, please note the following resources for you below. We hope you enjoy being part of the event.

Spectator Info. Sheet: This is a printable guide, which lists the best places to support from (as well as places we ask you not to support from).

Supporter Vehicle Pass: This pass helps us to identify you on the road network from regular road users. We can then direct you appropriately. Please print this and display it in the dash of your vehicle for the duration of the event. Alternatively, if you don't have a printer, we can supply a printed copy for you from the registration desk at Lizard on event morning.

Land's End Parking form: (In conjunction with a printed Supporter Vehicle Pass above), please complete this form with your vehicle registration for free parking on event day afternoon. This form must be completed by Thursday the 22nd, 0900.

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Sign-up with confidence, we are looking forward to delivering your next tough challenge!

1. If your plans change or you simply change your mind:
   1. You can receive a full refund (no fees or charges) should you change your mind within 30 days of booking (*1). No questions asked. To do so; log onto your account > Orders > Select the desired order number > Cancel > Confirm. It’s as simple as that. (*1 for bookings made more than 3 months prior to the event).
   2. You can chop and change between our whole events portfolio at any time (this includes locations as well as class categories at the same location). Just make sure you do this more than 30 days before the event you are booked on to. To do so; log onto your account > Orders > Select the desired order number > Change > Select the desired (new) event. Admin fees may apply for some changes.
   3. Transfer your entry to a friend. Any time up until 14 days prior to the event. To do so; Log onto your account > Orders > Select the desired order number > Reassign > Enter the desired email address. All reallocated entries must accept the invitation to finalise this process.
2. Cancellation: You will always be given a full refund (no fees or charges) if the event has to be cancelled and can't be rescheduled.
3. Postponement: You will always be given the following three options should an event have to be postponed (date changed). You will have one week from the date the event is postponed to make your choice:
   1. Accepting the new event date (this is the default option if you make no choice).
   2. Transferring to one of our other event locations for any date in the future.
   3. A refund (less a booking & card processing fee which will never be more than £20).

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