Quick Facts (Read This First)
- Finish closes 19:00. Medals only for finishers inside the limits.
- Ultra: 12-hour limit. Mandatory halfway cut-off at Les Fontaines – 12:30.
- Marathon/Half: No intermediate cut-offs; keep moving to make the 19:00 course close.
- Course marking: Signs/tape at decision points only. Long straights may have no markers. Carry the GPX.
- Aid: roughly every 8–10 miles. CP1 water only. We’re cupless — bring a cup/bottle.
- Solo race: no pacers, no crewing, no outside assistance, and no non-entrants crossing the finish.
- Mandatory kit applies to all distances. Kit checks may occur.
- Contact: please email for non-urgent queries.
Have questions? Check the FAQ or email us — please don’t text.
Last updated: 10 Aug 2025
Starts & Registration
Number Collection (Friday)
Friday 31 July 2026, 12:00–15:00
Mason Breese Corporate Offices, 2nd Floor, 24 Hill St, St Helier, Jersey.
There is no registration available on race morning. Please ensure you’ve made arrangements to collect in person or via a representative - Please contact us if you are arriving after the race reg time on the Friday.
Race Day (Saturday)
- 06:45 Ultra Brief – Steam Clock, St Helier
- 07:00 Ultra Start – Steam Clock, St Helier
- 08:45 Marathon Brief – Les Fontaines Car Park
- 09:00 Marathon Start – Les Fontaines Car Park
- 10:45 Half Marathon Brief – Watersplash Car Park, St Ouen’s
- 11:00 Half Marathon Start – Watersplash, St Ouen’s
- 19:00 All courses close
Cut-offs
- Ultra: 12-hour overall; mandatory halfway cut-off 12:30 at Les Fontaines (CP2). Runners missing this time are withdrawn.
- Marathon & Half: no intermediate cut-offs, but finish closes 19:00. We may withdraw runners who are clearly unable to meet this time.
- Medals and official finishes are only awarded to runners who finish within the time limits.
GPX & Navigation
The course is marked at junctions/decision points. Long straight sections may have no markings. Stay alert to signage and carry the route on a watch or phone.
- Download GPX: Ultra • Marathon • Half Marathon
- Load to Garmin/Coros/Suunto or a phone app (e.g., OS Maps, GPX Viewer, Komoot, Outdooractive). Test it before race day. If using a phone, bring a power bank.
- Rule of thumb: You’re running anti-clockwise — keep the sea on your right.
Aid Stations
Aid stations are spaced roughly every 8–10 miles. We’re a grassroots event: basics only to supplement what you carry.
- Fluids: water at all CPs; squash and coke at selected CPs (not CP1). We are cupless — bring a cup or bottle.
- Food: fruit, crisps, sweets, flapjacks / cereal bars. If you need specific nutrition, bring it.
- Toilets: available at selected points along the route (we will publish a list of public conveniences).
| Segment | From → To | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Start (Steam Clock) → CP1 St Catherine’s (Road) | 10.5 miles | Water only at CP1 |
| 2 | CP1 St Catherine’s → CP2 Les Fontaines (Trail) | 10.5 miles | Halfway cut-off 12:30. Ultra drop bags available here. |
| 3 | CP2 Les Fontaines → CP3 Grosnez (Trail) | 8 miles | Standard aid |
| 4 | CP3 Grosnez → CP4 Beauport (Trail & Road) | 9 miles | Standard aid |
| 5 | CP4 Beauport → Finish (St Helier) | 9 miles | Finish closes 19:00 |
Marathon: joins at Les Fontaines (CP2) and uses CP3 & CP4. Half Marathon: starts at Watersplash and uses CP4 (Beauport).
Drop Bags
- Ultra: optional drop bag from the start to CP2 Les Fontaines (halfway). Bags are returned to the finish after CP2 closes.
- Marathon & Half: optional small bag from your start to the finish.
- Label clearly with name + race number; <10L and <3kg; waterproof; only a few items (stored outdoors).
Mandatory Kit (all distances)
If you appear not to be carrying any item at the start we may carry out a kit check. Missing kit may result in refusal to start or withdrawal.
- Rucksack or suitable means to carry kit
- Waterproof jacket - Only if rain forecast
- Long-sleeve base layer or warm mid-layer - regardless of weather forecast
- Hat/buff and gloves
- Whistle (pack or rucksack-attached)
- Compass (watch or phone compass acceptable)
- Trail running shoes with adequate grip
- Foil survival blanket or foil bivvy bag - regardless of weather forecast
- Small first-aid kit (plasters, sterile dressing, bandage or tape)
- Charged phone with what3words installed; Race Director number 07797 827383 (emergency on race day only)
- Drinking system: 1000 ml minimum and/or a reusable cup (cupless event)
- Food/energy for your expected time between CPs
- GPS device or phone app with the route loaded and enough battery for the event
Need kit? Rock n Road Run Shop, St Helier, has a great selection.
Event Rules & Penalties
| Event Rule | Reason | Penalty for Non-Compliance |
|---|---|---|
| No unofficial runners are allowed | Fair competition, insurance & liability | Lifetime ban at RD discretion |
| Bib number visible on front | Identification for timing/safety | One-hour time penalty |
| Follow the marked trail/course | Fairness & safety; protect environment | Time penalty / DQ / Ban (case-by-case) |
| Complete the course under your own power | Maintain self-sufficiency | DQ and ban from future events |
| No storing supplies along the trail | Prevent littering; preserve integrity | Time penalty / DQ / Ban (case-by-case) |
| Strict enforcement of cut-off times | Safety & resource allocation | Time penalty / DQ / Ban (case-by-case) |
| No littering | Protect environment & relationships with landowners | DQ and automatic ban from future events |
| Inform organisers if you withdraw | Safety & accurate results | Potential ban from future events |
| Minimum age on race day is 18 | Safety & insurance | DQ and potential ban |
| No pacers permitted | Self-sufficiency; fair competition | DQ and potential ban |
| Carry the mandatory kit | Runner safety; race integrity | DQ and potential ban |
| Random gear checks may occur | Verify compliance | DQ and potential ban |
| No dogs accompanying runners | Safety & landowner regulations | DQ and potential ban |
| No crewing or outside assistance | Self-sufficiency; avoid congestion | DQ and potential ban |
| Comply with instructions from race staff | Safety & efficient management | DQ and potential ban |
| No abuse or aggression toward staff or runners | Maintain a safe, positive environment | DQ and automatic ban |
Emergencies & Retirements
Major casualty (urgent)
- Call 999 immediately (coast path can be hazardous).
- Inform the next checkpoint or a marshal/Race Director with location and details.
- Stay with the casualty until help arrives. Do not leave a major casualty alone.
Minor casualty
Offer basic first aid, proceed to the nearest checkpoint if able, and report the incident to staff.
Voluntary retirement
- Retire at a checkpoint only. Tell staff; you’ll be marked retired.
- Transport may be available after a CP closes; please be prepared to wait.
- Do not leave the course without telling staff; search costs may be charged if a search is initiated.
Mandatory retirement
- Participant unable to continue (e.g., medical concern assessed by first aider).
- Timed out (e.g., Ultra missing 12:30 at CP2, or finishing after 19:00).
General considerations
- Cliff paths can be narrow, technical and exposed. Use caution, especially in wind or wet conditions.
- Share paths respectfully with other users and livestock; close gates.
- On public roads use pavements where possible and apply road sense.
Refund & Deferral Policy
- Up to 3 months before race day – 75% refund.
- Up to 1 month before race day – deferral to another Trail Monkey event within 12 months (no further deferral).
- Within 1 month of race day – no refunds/deferrals/transfers (exception: if you can help marshal on race day).
Getting Here: Buses, Taxis & Places to Stay
Buses
Jersey’s buses are run by LibertyBus. Check live timetables and plan your journey in advance (summer schedules can differ).
Ultra Start – Steam Clock, St Helier
5–7 minute walk from Liberation Station (main bus hub). Most routes terminate here; simply walk to the Steam Clock on the waterfront.
Marathon Start – Les Fontaines (CP2)
Nearest landmark: Les Fontaines Tavern (St John). Use the LibertyBus journey planner and search for “Les Fontaines Tavern”.
Half Marathon Start – Watersplash, St Ouen’s: Served by Route 22. The venue also confirms the 22 stops there: Watersplash bus info.
Taxis (click to call)
- Domino Cabs – 01534 855555
- Home James – 01534 630700
- Yellow Cabs – 01534 888888
- Jersey Taxi App: 07829 777756 / 07829 777757
Tip: pre-book for early/late travel and at finish time (around 19:00) when demand can spike.
Where to Stay (handy for starts/finish)
- St Helier (Ultra start & finish): central, walkable to the start/finish. Browse St Helier stays.
- St Ouen’s Bay (Half start): beachside options near the Watersplash. Browse St Ouen’s stays.
- North Coast / St John area (Marathon start at Les Fontaines): book on the north coast or stay in St Helier and bus/taxi to the start. See island-wide accommodation.