Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge

Corfe Castle, United Kingdom • 15-16 May 2027

Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge

The Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge is a multi-distance trail event along the Jurassic Coast in Dorset, scheduled for 15-16 May 2027. The route starts at Corfe Castle and follows the coast through Swanage, Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door to Weymouth at approximately the halfway point. The full 100 km route continues past Portland Bill, along Chesil Beach to West Bay and finishes in Bridport.

Available challenge distances and options:

  • 100 km
  • ~50 km
  • ~25 km
  • Weymouth Marathon (loop)
  • 10 km (Bridport)

The event includes covered rest stops approximately every 12.5 km with larger stations around every 25 km. Rest stops provide marquee cover, food and drink, seating, changing areas, medical and welfare tents, and massage and podiatry services. The route is marked with arrows and glow-sticks for night sections and uses a timing and GPS tracking system supported by a mobile app.

Additional services listed include camping packages with a campsite near the ~50 km point, shuttle buses and transfers to local train stations, parking at many finish lines, and finish-line items such as a medal, finisher T-shirt and a finishers meal. Event formats and extras include solo starts, Ultra March and Trailblazerz options, plus a Bridport 10K and corporate team entries. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

100 km
Full Challenge
75 km
Three Quarter Challenge
50 km
Half Challenge
Marathon
Weymouth Marathon
25 km
Quarter Challenge
10 km
Bridport 10k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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