Endurancelife | Dorset

Swanage, United Kingdom • 5 Dec 2026

Dorset Coastal Trail Run, Endurancelife

The Dorset event takes place in Swanage and uses sections of the Jurassic Coast Path, a location with World Heritage status. The event is held on trail and grass terrain and lists the course type as Extreme Terrain. Races offered are a 10K, half marathon, marathon and ultra, all routed from Swanage.

Distances, ascent and course records:

  • 10K - 6.5 mi; ascent 774 ft; record M 00:41:53, F 00:47:35
  • Half Marathon - 13.2 mi; ascent 1719 ft; record M 01:30:05, F 01:49:10
  • Marathon - 26.2 mi; ascent 3736 ft; record M 03:38:29, F 04:19:55
  • Ultra - 32.3 mi; ascent 4416 ft; record M 05:36:54, F 06:36:47

Event entries include electronic timing, a fully marked course, on-site amenities, a finishers medal and an energy bar. Optional coach transport is offered for some distances; dogs are allowed on the coach. Registered participants are asked to check in online approximately two weeks before the event to reduce on-the-day administration.

Entry terms specified include a full refund if cancelling within 30 days of booking, the option to change events up to 30 days before an event, and the ability to transfer an entry to another person up to 14 days prior. If an event is cancelled, a full refund is promised. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

32 mi
Ultra
26 mi
Marathon
13 mi
Half Marathon
7 mi
10k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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