Beast of
the East

Yes. The north coast is technical and can become slippery, particularly after rain. Grippy shoes are a must.

The 10k can be a good progression if you already cover the distance comfortably and have some off-road experience. The Half requires more endurance and preparation. We have a 4 hour cutoff in operation for the half and 2 for the 10km so if you can continually move forward you will get there!

No. Walking steep trail climbs is completely normal.

Yes. The trails are marked with arrows and course markings along the way. We go out a couple of days before and mark the way so that you don't need to worry about where to turn. Carrying the downloaded GPX remains a sensible backup.

Yes. A Beast of the East event T-shirt is included with your entry. Available up to the t-shirt order deadline (usually 2 weeks before)

Yes. Every finisher receives a Beast of the East medal.

Yes. Conditions can change quickly and the mandatory kit is there for your safety. If we perceive you not to have the kit, we will check and if you aren't carrying it we reserve the right to deny starting the race.

Water, Coke and simple treats are available. Carry enough nutrition and fluid for the gaps between support points.

Yes. Carry your own bottle, soft flask or reusable cup.

Supportive cut-offs apply. If you are significantly outside the guidance window, you may be asked to retire for safety and event management reasons. 4 hours for the half and 2 for the 10km

The Half and 10k start in different locations and both finish at Devil’s Hole. Arrange a lift, taxi, shared journey or collection before race day.

Staying in St Helier gives you the widest choice of accommodation and transport. You can also arrange lift sharing through the Trail Monkey community group.

Places are limited to 60 runners in the Half and 40 in the 10k. Entry may close earlier if either distance fills.

Please check the current Trail Monkey terms and conditions .

Distance changes may be possible while places remain available. Please contact us as early as possible if you want to switch between the Half Marathon and 10k.

Transfers are subject to the current Trail Monkey terms and conditions. Please check the Trail Monkey terms and conditions before making any arrangements.

Deferrals are subject to the current Trail Monkey terms and conditions. Full details are available on the terms and conditions page.

You need to remain aware of other runners, marshals, road crossings and your surroundings at all times. If you choose to use headphones, keep the volume low enough to hear what is happening around you.

No. Dogs cannot accompany runners during Beast of the East.

Yes, poles may be used if you are comfortable carrying and using them safely around other runners on narrow sections of trail.

Final toilet arrangements will be confirmed in the race information sent before the event. Please read the pre-race email carefully as facilities vary between locations. There are no toilets at the half marathon start, but there are toilets en route and in the vicinity.

Parking is limited and this is a point-to-point event. We strongly recommend arranging a lift, taxi or car share rather than relying on leaving a vehicle at the start. There is no parking at the half marathon start but in the vicinity there are places.

We are more than happy to take bags between the start and finish for you.

Final race information will be emailed a couple of weeks or before and then during race week and will include any last-minute updates on parking, toilets, weather-dependent kit and race-day arrangements.

The route is shown on this page and the final GPX will be available before race day. Please download it to your phone or GPS device in advance rather than relying on mobile signal during the race.

Quite a bit. Around 2,700 ft of climbing, technical trail and coastal steps mean road-race pace comparisons are not especially useful. Expect to be out for noticeably longer than you would be on a flat road half marathon. That being said if you keep moving forward you can slay the beast!

It is only 10k on paper. Around 1,600 ft of climbing and the north-coast terrain make it a proper trail race, so expect it to take longer than a road 10k. Keep putting one foot in front of the other and you will get it done!

Absolutely. Walking the steeper climbs is completely normal in trail running. Run the sections that suit you, walk when you need to and keep moving comfortably towards the finish.

Beast of the East normally goes ahead in typical autumn conditions. If the weather creates a safety issue, we may adjust the route, kit requirements or race-day arrangements and will communicate any changes before the start.

Tell the nearest marshal if possible and contact the race-day number. Please do not leave the course without letting the event team know, as we need to account for every runner.

Yes. Friends and family are welcome to meet runners at Devil’s Hole, although parking is limited so please plan ahead and avoid blocking local access.

Yes. Where official photographers cover the event, the galleries are made available for runners to view and download free of charge. Please preserve the logos and watermarks as this enables us to promote the race and keep the photos free.

Yes. Official results will be published online after the race and added to the Trail Monkey results archive. Usually within 24-48 hours.

If a distance reaches capacity, any waiting-list arrangements will be shown on the entry page. We don't accept on the day entries as we are too busy making the race happen by then.