Endurancelife | Dorset

Swanage, United Kingdom • 5 Dec 2026

Event Details

The event offers four trail running distances along the Jurassic Coast Path in Dorset: a 10K, a half marathon, a marathon, and an ultra. The ultra distance is listed as 32.3 miles. The event is based in Swanage.

The terrain is described as "extreme" and includes trail and grass surfaces. The courses feature significant elevation gain, with the ultra having 4,416 feet of ascent. The event is part of the Endurancelife season leaderboard, where participants can earn points based on their performance.

Location and Date

The event takes place in Swanage on the Dorset coast. The date is 5 December 2026.

Additional Information

A participant manual and spectator information are available online. An after-event gathering is recommended at The Anchor Inn in Swanage. An optional coach transport to the start line is available for purchase for the 10K, half marathon, and ultra distances. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

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