Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge
Corfe Castle, United Kingdom • 16-17 May 2026
Overview
The Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge takes place along the Jurassic Coast in Dorset on 16-17 May 2026. The event starts in Corfe Castle and follows the coast through Swanage, Lulworth Cove and past Durdle Door to Weymouth. Full 100 km participants continue past Portland Bill and Chesil Beach towards West Bay and finish in Bridport. The organiser provides route signing and GPS tracking via an event app, marquee rest stops, medical support, catering, camping options and shuttle transfers.
Challenge options and support
- 100 km - Corfe Castle to Bridport, ~2300 m climb
- 76 km - Corfe Castle to Bridport, ~1800 m climb
- 58 km - Corfe Castle to Weymouth, ~1700 m climb
- 42 km - Weymouth to Bridport, ~600 m elevation
- Weymouth Trail Marathon 42 km - loop from Weymouth, ~1100 m elevation
- 25 km - Corfe Castle loop to Swanage, ~570 m elevation
- 34 km - Corfe Castle to Weymouth via Lulworth Cove, ~1110 m elevation
- 10 km - Bridport loop, ~256 m elevation
Rest stops are provided approximately every 12.5 km, with larger stops every ~25 km offering meals, seating and welfare facilities. The event includes medical teams, podiatrists and massage services at rest stops, plus mobile emergency cover and a 24-hour control room. Finishers receive a medal, a T-shirt, a finishers meal and an official certificate. Registration and a range of funding options, camping packages and transport extras are available for participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.