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Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge

Corfe Castle, United Kingdom • 16-17 May 2026

Jurassic Coast Challenge is part of Ultra Challenge Series along Dorset’s World Heritage coastline. Distances: 100km, 75km, ~50km and ~25km, plus a Weymouth Marathon loop and Bridport 10K. The course runs from Corfe Castle via Swanage, Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door, with Weymouth at halfway, then on past Portland Bill, Chesil Beach and West Bay to Bridport.

The event offers fully signed routes with GPS tracking, marquee rest stops with food, medical and massage support, plus camping, transfers and parking. New for 2026: Ultra Trailblazerz for fast runners and Ultra March for walkers; solo start option. Finish line celebration in Bridport. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South West (England) Corfe Castle

Race information

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100 km
2300 m+
100 Km Full Continuous
100 km
100 Km Ultra Trailblazerz
100 km
100 Km Ultra March
76 km
1800 m+
76 Km 3/4 Challenge
58 km
1700 m+
58 Km First Half Challenge
50 km
50 Km Ultra Trailblazerz
50 km
50 Km Ultra March
42 km
1100 m+
Weymouth Marathon (loop) 42 Km
42 km
600 m+
42 Km Second Half Challenge
42 km
1100 m+
Weymouth Trail Marathon 42 Km
34 km
1110 m+
34 Km Second Quarter Challenge
25 km
570 m+
25 Km First Quarter Challenge
10 km
256 m+
10 Km Bridport
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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