CORNBALL'26
Now in its 3rd year the Banger Rally Challenge Team have organised a mini rally for those who love to rally but can't join us on Benidorm or Bust and those who would love to have a go but aren't quite sure they will survive the full experience.
So Ladies and Gents we bring you CORNBALL'26 !
This will be a one day, one stage run around Cornwall. We have designed this to be an exact replica of a normal Rally Stage, except that we are lifting all vehicle age and value restrictions to be eligible to win. You can enter in your daily commute, your Banger, your Maserati or your Motorbike!
Just like our European rally, you will still not receive the route until you check-in on the day. There will be daft challenges and quiz questions to complete on the way and the winner will be the team with the highest number of points overall. There are 1st, 2nd and 3rd, best Fancy Dress and Spirit of the Rally Trophies to be won.
Cornball is Coming Home! We are delighted to announce that The Cornwall Hotel, St Austell, has kindly agreed to host our run. Veteran ralliers will know that for many years the European Rally started from The Cornwall Hotel and we are thrilled to be back.
The Cornball'26 will take place on SATURDAY 9TH MAY 2026 start at 10:00AM and finish at The Cornwall Hotel with one of our legendary parties with a feast and entertainment from our wonderful rally band The Dead Vandalz!
Check-in will open from 6pm - 8pm Friday evening and from 8am - 9am Saturday morning.
More details below for booking accommodation but you can book accommodation for just Friday, Friday and Saturday or just Saturday. Some of you may decide to just join us for the day and go home after the party.
ENTRY is £95 per Vehicle including Driver and 1 Passenger, each extra passenger £40.
Your Team entry will include a Cornball 26 T-shirt, finishing party food and entertainment, your routes and challenges, team numbers and car stickers.
There will be no vehicle age restrictions on the Cornball Run, and it is not a race, there are no prizes for finishing first.
There is a Prize though for best fancy dress and at this ralliers excel !
Please quote BANGER RALLY when booking rooms for the following rates valid for Friday 8th and Saturday 9th May.
Call The Cornwall Hotel 01726 874050
Rooms
Room Only £109 per couple
Room & Breakfast per couple £ 139
Lodges ( 2 Night Minimum )
2 Bedroom ( sleeps 6 with Sofabed) £200 per night
3 Bedroom ( sleeps 8 with sofabed ) £300 per night
Please click on the Enter button below. Entries are limited so act now to secure your place.
Everything you need to know
You can enter the rally in any car you like and enter all the challenges. Be aware that certain additions to your vehicle are not tolerated by the police. They do not like removal of bumpers or addition of items on the bonnet like spikes that are not foam for instance. Gun turrets are completely out and so are fake guns. But please do decorate your vehicle if you wish, take a look at the videos on the homepage for inspiration. There is a prize for team in best fancy dress. All drivers and team captains must be over the age of 18.
We never reveal the route, only the start and finish destination. You will need to find your dedicated Team Leaders when you finish before they are trollied and have your challenges marked before the deadline. Our route is designed to give you the best driving experience, taking you through windy roads, and outstanding scenery. If you simply satnav the route, you will miss all the fun, the enroute challenges, the rest of the ralliers and be in the bar twiddling your thumbs by 3pm. Just saying.
No you don't have to do the challenges but there is not much point coming if you don't. Veteran ralliers will tell you that if you want to get the best out of this challenge, engage with the spirit of the rally. Immerse yourself in a madcap day of messing about in cars, letting go of inhibitions, partying and carpool karaoke. Yep, its a challenge ! The Team Leaders are there to help and encourage you. And there are prizes !
We would very much like you to. The organisers of Cornball and the Banger Rally Challenge do so voluntarily to raise charity funds. You will be asked at check-in for your charity and how much you have raised to date. It only takes minutes to set up a Just Giving Page. Give yourself a £100 target. Share your story on social media, you'll be amazed how much you can raise. If you do not have a charity, please fundraise for the Cornwall Air Ambulance. We will share a justgiving link to our charity page.
The excellent onsite restaurant at The Cornwall will be open for dinner on Friday evening. Included in everyone's entry is the party night meal on Saturday. Breakfast is also available daily. If you want friends or family to join you for the party, please contact us at info@bangerrallychallenge.org.
The overall winning team will win a one of our coveted Piston Trophies. Trophies will be also be awarded to 2nd and 3rd places, Best Fancy Dress and Spirit of the Rally.
Please make sure you are road legal and all lights are working etc. There's nothing more tasty for the police to pull than an aged vehicle smothered in fake grass, a set of balding tyres, rally stickers, containing two blokes wearing only loin clothes.
We are starting and finishing at The Cornwall Hotel, Pentewan Road, St Austell. If you are staying you will need to book and pay for your accommodation directly with the Hotel.
