The Intertidal 2026
Point-to-point challenge across Jersey's low-tide foreshore from Gorey to St Aubin's. Taking place on 15 August 2026.
Event Overview
Start
Gorey
Finish
St Aubin's
Date
15 August 2026
Distance
Approx. 24.7 km
Elevation Gain
Approx. 20 m
Minimum Age
18+
Interactive Route Map
GPX Data
GPX is guidance only. Always prioritise safety and race-day instruction.
Event Logistics
Getting to the Start
Start Location
Gorey
Recommended Arrival
12:00
Parking
Long Beach Carpark
Public Transport
BUS No 1, 1A, 2 & 2A
Drop-off
Long Beach
The Finish Area
Finish Location
St Aubin's
Facilities
Toilets / Café / Showers
Required Landmarks
The essential waypoints you must visit along this route in sequence.
1. Seymour Tower
What to expect
Large expanses of open sand and rock.
Watch for
Slippery rock / soft sand / water channels
2. Icho Tower
What to expect
Solitary positioning with a focus on line choice.
Watch for
Rock shelves / wave splash
3. Green Island
What to expect
Transitioning back towards the coastline.
Watch for
Busier sections / promenade transitions
4. Havre des Pas
What to expect
Brief return to urban surroundings.
Watch for
Crossings / pedestrians
5. Elizabeth Castle
What to expect
The iconic causeway crossing.
Watch for
Causeway conditions / surface changes
6. St Aubin's Fort
What to expect
The final coastal target before the finish.
Watch for
Fatigue decisions / final footing
Tide & Safety Notice
Safety Warning
Some parts of the foreshore may become unsafe or impassable as the tide turns. If you are uncertain at any point, choose the conservative option and retreat.