Endurancelife | Dorset

Swanage, United Kingdom • 6 Dec 2025

Endurancelife Dorset runs in Swanage along the Jurassic Coast Path, a World Heritage-listed coastline since 2001. The event offers four distances—10K (6 miles), half marathon (13.1 miles), marathon (27 miles), and ultra (37.2 miles)—with substantial climbs (774, 1,719, 4,692, 7,027 ft) on an extreme-terrain course of trail and grass. The route showcases ocean views and millions of years of earth history, making it a tough, trail-running paradise.

The event emphasizes practical online check-in to streamline day-of administration, fully marked courses, and electronic timing with finishers’ medals. Participants, supporters, and friends are welcome. Afterparty suggestions accompany a challenging but rewarding day in Dorset. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

UTMB 50K
37 mi
7027 m+
Ultra
27 mi
4692 m+
Marathon
13 mi
1719 m+
Half Marathon
6 mi
774 m+
10k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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