Charm bracelet half

All the beauty of the Charm Bracelet and the first half of the marathon route.

14.3 miles.. yes, you get a bonus mile!

Heading south from Redcar following the King Charles III England Coast Path, you’ll finish in the beautiful historical fishing village of Staithes. 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.

GPX route

the important stuff

  • The Charm Bracelet Half 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 1591 ft of elevation over the 14.35 mile route, so if you’re looking for a nice flat race this one probably isn’t for you..

  • Sunday 13th April 2025

    Registration 08.05 - 08:50

    Starting location using What3words ///either.breath.third

    OS Maps Web Link

    Start 09.00

    Cut-off time in Staithes 2pm

    £39 Standard Entry, or £37 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. Kit List available to download HERE

    Do you have a cutoff time?

    Yes, we are allowing 5 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 5 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 a marshaled check point at Skinningrove, with water available, along with basic snacks such as flapjack and sweets. Vegan options available

    How do we get back to Redcar?

    We are encouraging the use of public transport in order to be as environmentally friendly as possible. There are regular buses from Staithes to Redcar, and we will put bus times in the final details email, approximately four weeks before the event.

    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!