Elsey Davis: Cornwall Circuit Challenge

Her mum held her hand for the first steps. Now Elsey Davis runs with her mum in mind.
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In 2023, her mum was diagnosed with young onset Alzheimer’s.

Today, September 29th 2025, Elsey is taking on something no one has done before: Running 400 miles around the entire perimeter of Cornwall, 60,000 ft of rugged coastline, to raise money for Alzheimer’s Research.
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“Running has been such a comfort and outlet for me during this challenging time, so it seems fitting, using my legs to raise money for something very close to my heart. The coastal path is easily accessible, so I would like to invite the local community to join me on sections. Especially other people or families impacted by Dementia. My family will join me for some of the running and I hope my mum will run the final mile”. Elsey Davis

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Expedition Overview

Day 1: Monday 29th September 2025

Lands End to Newquay

Distance: 103.2km

Ascent: +2987m

Descent: -2944m

Daily Diary: Elsey completed stage one in 12 hours 24 minutes and certainly looked in great shape and high spirits as she strode into Newquay this evening.

The sun was out most of the day, with little head wind which meant the conditions were near perfect for The North Face athlete.

She is now resting and recovering in her van with the team and no doubt is preparing for stage two. Elsey will set off from her finish point at 5am in the morning which will be a 111km with nearly 4000m of elevation.

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Photo credit: Rich Gill

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Day 2: Tuesday 30th September 2025

Newquay to Bude

Distance: 111.1km

Ascent: +3970m

Descent: -3978m

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Day 3: Wednesday October 1st 2025

Bude to Calstock

Distance: 107.1km

Ascent: +2647m

Descent: -2662m

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Day 4: Thursday October 2nd 2025

Calstock to Fowey

Distance: 100km

Ascent: +2674m

Descent: -2679m

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Day 5: Friday October 3rd 2025

Fowey to Helford

Distance: 94.4km

Ascent: +2961m

Descent: -2953m

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Day 6: Saturday October 4th 2025

Helford to Land's End

Distance: 106km

Ascent: +3221m

Descent: -3168m
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Track Elsey's Challenge here

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Elsey is raising money for Alzheimer’s Research so that treatment and support for those affected by Alzheimer’s is better in the future.

Click here to donate

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Keep your eyes on SportsShoes Outdoors and our SportsShoes Strava Run Club for regular updates on the challenge 29th September - 4th October 2025.

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