13th April 2025

The Charm Bracelet Marathon

The Charm Bracelet Marathon

26.2 miles on the UK’s most stunning North east coast line - the prettiest marathon you’ll ever run

The Location

Heading south from Redcar following the King Charles III England Coast Path, you’ll finish in the beautiful fishing town of Whitby. You’ll pass the ‘Circle’ sculpture in between miles 7 and 8. Affectionately known as The Charm Bracelet, it’s name inspired the marathon. You’ll pass through coastal villages, run on the sand, watch the world from high up on the cliffs, and immerse yourself in everything the Cleveland Way has to offer.

54.4886° N, 0.6150° W

               our chosen charity

For 2025 we have chosen to support Refuge. Refuge is the largest single provider of specialist services to survivors of domestic, sexual and gender-based abuse in the UK.

1 in 4 women will experience domestic abuse at some point in their lifetime and on average two women are killed each week in England and Wales by a current or former partner.

On any given day Refuge services support thousands of women and their children, helping them to overcome the physical, emotional, financial and logistical impacts of abuse and rebuild their lives — free from fear.

Click the map for the GPX route file

the important stuff

  • The Charm Bracelet Marathon is a trail running event, so don’t expect it to be easy under foot. You will encounter mud, sand, rocks, trees, and more mud! The event is also suitable for quick walkers.

    There is 3263 ft of elevation over the 26.57 mile route, so if you’re looking for a nice flat race this one probably isn’t for you..

  • Sunday 13th April 2025

    Registration 07:00 - 07:40

    Starting location using What3words ///nap.firmly.chips

    Start 08:00

    Cut-off time in Whitby 18:00

    £49 Standard Entry, or £47 Affiliate

    Entrance fee includes a finishers medal, t-shirt, water, and snacks, and the happy faces of two of the most excited race directors you could ever wish to see!

    Trophy for 1st female, 1st male, and 1st non-binary.

    We are proudly working with Trees Not Tees to give you the option of planting a tree instead of taking a tee. You’ll also have the option of paying to plant a tree as well as having a finishers t-shrt.

  • CLICK to download our risk assessment

  • Bookings may be transferred to another runner, providing this is done 4 weeks before the event. This can be done via our booking partner, Si Entries.

    We do not offer refunds under any circumstances. You may choose to protect your booking with XCover when you first sign up.

  • Will we received a race pack email?

    We will be emailing your bib number and final details four weeks before the race, along with a printable route map and description which will include details of the checkpoints.

    Do you have a cutoff time?

    Yes, we are allowing 10 hours to complete the course. We will have tail runners to support you to the finish.

    Are dogs allowed?

    Due to the agricultural nature of the Cleveland Way, we are not allowing dogs on the course.

    Are walkers allowed?

    Yes, absolutely. Cath and Tim, your happy team of organisers both started off as walkers, and remain very keen walkers. As long as you’re able to complete the course in under 10 hours you are welcome to walk the route.

    How old do you have to be to enter?

    We are accepting runners over the age of 18

    Will there be check points along the route?

    Yes, there will be two marshaled check points, both with water available, along with basic snacks such as flapjack and sweets. CP1 will be mile 9 in Skinningrove, and CP2 just before mile 18 at Runswick Bay. Vegan options will be available at both.

    Do you have insurance and first aid?

    Yes we do! First aid will be available on the day if needed.

    Can I bring supporters?

    You can, but please be aware that due to the elevation on the route, it may be wise to ask your supporters to see you from the low-laying towns along the route. Please be considerate with parking.

  • Cath & Tim first met as children in 1991, so we go back a long way!

    Tim is a highly experienced ultra runner, with a huge passion for the outdoors. He works as a nurse in the NHS, loves chocolate, and hates coffee.

    Cath is a marathon runner and loves being in the great outdoors. She is a professional photographer, loves chocolate, and LOVES coffee..

    As runners who started off as walkers, and who are still very keen walkers, we wanted to make our event as inclusive as possible, with a cut off long enough to allow it to be walked if running isn’t your thing.

    From the first to cross the line, to the final finisher, we’ll be cheering you all on - you’re all equally important to us!