Purple Gecko Events

Back in 2019 when I still had blonde highlights a side parting and a quiff, after working in the industry for 20 years I decided to put on the very first Purple Gecko Events Trail run. It was a sell-out Twilight Run at Cardinham Woods, I don’t think I got a wink of sleep the night before, it turned out to be a great success and the start of an incredible journey.

Since that cold winters night some seven years ago PGE has blossomed and developed into a beautiful community that is full of the most amazing people. Whether the personal chosen task to be completed was been a 2.5k fun run or a 100 (plus) Mile Ultra Marathon, everyone has participated for their own specific reasons pertinent to themselves, but all had one thing in common, the compassion and willingness to support one another in the challenge ahead. This is something that has filled me with pride, and in a world where it would seem that so few seem to care so little about anyone or anything, it has been a constant reminder that I need not lose faith in humanity just yet.

Unfortunately however, it is now apparent that in order for PGE to be able to move forward, it needs to be in a different direction, with a new Captain at the helm, as I am no longer in a position to be able to do so. This decision fills me full of great sadness, it is a decision I sincerely regret having to make, but I now have no choice. I am working hard to find a possible solution and I keep doing so for another 14 days. All participants currently signed up for a race will be emailed over the next 24hours, and I will keep you updated on a changes or decisions that will be made.

I hope that, as someone once said, ‘It is not the end, it is not even the beginning of the end, but it is perhaps, the end of the beginning’

Sincere Apologies
Dave
[email protected]

The very first PGE Trail Running event, the Cardinham Woods Twilight Run on Sat 9th Feb 2019.

Cardinham Woods - Forestry England

The first runners in the very first of our Twilight Runs at Cardinham Woods in February 2019, a beautiful rainy night it was to...
courtesy of Blue Kite Comms :)

☀️MARSHAL MONDAY☀️

Massive thank you to all the superstars that helped us out yesterday whether at Harlyn, Padstow or somewhere in between

It means so much to us that you give up your precious time to come and support us, ensuring the runners have the best & safest time possible

Have a great week all
Lots of love
Nic & Dave
💜

With the Stifling Saharan Sunset half & Long 10k rapidly become a distant sticky memory it was time to turn our attention to its nearby cousin thrice removed, the Harlyn Half & Long 10k. Billed as an enticing entry level introduction to coast path trail running along with the exciting prospect of getting lost along the banks of the Camel Estuary, this little bundle of sweaty delights has it all. The Harlyn experience also includes our renowned complimentary wildlife showcase, getting up close & personal with formidably sized bovines, rampaging flocks of winged assassins & notoriously shy sea badgers.

Customers who signed up for the platinum package benefited from intermittent foot massages and piggy backs from burly firemen, with iced fruits & complimentary jugs of Woo Woo at the finish. Harlyn is also home to our exclusive surprise finish, with Long 10k contenders having to navigate their way back to Padstow on a very limited budget in a Race across the world style.

It may have begun to cool down a tad but yesterday was still hot by anyone’s standard. Thank you to everyone who came out to support Padstow Rowing Club and stood on the start line yesterday, Legends all.

Special mentions for:

Half Marathon
Jacob Landers of Tamar Trotters Running Club Saltash – 1st Male, 1st Open Male in a time of 1hr 24mins 24secs!
Rose Harvie of Newquay Road Runners – 1st Female, 1st Open Female in a time of 1hr 52mins 13secs!
Johnny Hesnan of Wadebridge Running Club – 2nd Male.
Kate Murphy of – 2nd Female, 1st vet40f.
James Hudson – 3rd Male.
Elise Bott – 3rd Female.
Phil Dawber of RC – 1st vet40m.
Jiri Kempny of Runners – 1st vet50m.
Rosemarie Simon of RC – 1st vet50f.
Richard Blake – 1st vet60m.
Sarah Wilkinson of Newquay Road Runners – 1st vet60f.

Long 10k
Ralph Lawson – 1st Male, 1st Open Male in a time of 45mins 03secs!
Jade Harvey of Fitness – 1st Female, 1st Open Female in a time of 1hr 10mins 02secs!
Oliver Laver – 2nd Male.
Kelly Semmens – 2nd Female.
Taylan Parry – 3rd Male.
Leonie Munn – 3rd Female, 1st vet40f.
Darren Palmer – 1st vet40m.
Martin Greenslade of Runners – 1st vet50m.
Clare Fuller – 1st vet50f.
Julie Sheppard of Run Frenchay – 1st vet60f.
Mike Baldwin of Hayle Runners – 1st vet60m.
Donald Boag of St.Austell RC – 1st vet70m.
Susan Mason of Tamar Trotters – 1st vet70f.

Congratulations all!
Full results here: https://www.resultsbase.net/event/7568/results
Race photos up on our main page

Thanks to our sponsors Summer Salt Cornwall for the amazing awards and trophies & Merlin Vehicle Rental for keeping us mobile!

We would also like to thank Padstow Rowing Club, Harlyn Bay Carpark, Bigpanparties, Jay & Mike from Omega Medical, Will HP Photography for the amazing photography, Bay & Lifeguards, Coastguard Rescue Team, Brand88 Print & Design, Your Event Supplier, saunas & saunas, Caitlin, Jackie & Stuart for registration, Nicole, Alex, Shaun & Lauren for sweeping. Craig, Mike & Fran for the CP, Donna & Elizabeth for marshalling, Barry, Paula, Francis. Riley. Angeline, Caitlin & Stu for the finish, and of course you, constant runner, for joining us on yesterdays scenic safari.