Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge
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About the race
The Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge takes place on the World Heritage Jurassic Coast in Dorset on 15 and 16 May 2027. The main route starts at Corfe Castle and follows the coast through Swanage, Lulworth Cove and past Durdle Door to Weymouth at the halfway point. Full 100 km challengers continue along Portland Bill and Chesil Beach to West Bay and finish in Bridport. Participants can walk, jog or run and enter as an individual or as a team.
There are also solo start, Ultra March, and Trailblazerz options, plus camping, transfers, shuttle buses and parking for participants and supporters. Distance options include * 100 km full challenge * About 59 km three quarter challenge * About 25 km quarter challenge * Weymouth Marathon and 10 mile loop options * Bridport 10 km option The event provides covered rest stops about every 12.5 km with major stops about every 25 km. Rest stops include marquee cover, catering, seating, changing rooms, and medical and massage teams. The route is signed with many pink arrows and GPS tracking is available through the event app.
Timing reads are scanned at rest stops and progress is logged by the event control room. Food and drink are included with snacks and drinks every 12.5 km, meals every 25 km, dietary options and lighter choices for runners. Finishers receive a medal, T shirt, glass of fizz and an official challenge certificate. Camping packages include a roughly 50 km campsite for two day options and offer showers and chill out areas.
Medical cover includes doctors, paramedics, first aiders, podiatrists and mobile emergency teams monitored by a 24 hour control room. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
