Jurassic Coast Ultra

Jurassic Coast Ultra - 40 Miler

The Jurassic Coast Ultra is a 40 mile point to point event on 27 March 2027 that runs from Abbotsbury to Lulworth Cove along the South West Coast Path. The route follows the Acorn waymark and is described as a well worn coastal path.

Terrain is wild and rugged with steep climbs and descents that require concentration and physical effort. The emphasis is on self navigation; in many places the basic guidance is to keep the sea on the right and land on the left.

Event headquarters, registration and parking are based at the Masonic Lodge Portland, Victoria Square, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1AL. Transport is provided from the event headquarters to the start and from the finish back to the headquarters by minibus.

Support includes checkpoints roughly every 10 to 20 km offering food, water and soft drinks, medical cover along the route, on course support and minibus pickup for participants who retire. Entry includes a GPS tracker supplied by Geo Tracks, live view GPS tracking maps, an event T shirt, food and drink on course, a bespoke finisher medal and free parking.

Participants must carry mandatory kit and will be checked at registration. Required items include a navigation device, waterproof top and long trousers, warm top sealed in a waterproof bag, hat and gloves sealed in a waterproof bag, emergency food, torch and spare batteries, at least 400 ml of water, a high visibility item, a reusable folding cup and a fully charged mobile phone. No kit, no run. A minimum speed of 5 km per hour applies and there is a total time limit of about 13 hours to complete the course; late runners will be retired. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.