Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge

Jurassic Coast Challenge (16-17 May 2026)

The Jurassic Coast Challenge is a multi-distance trek and trail run in Dorset, with a start at Corfe Castle and a finish in Bridport. The route runs along the Jurassic Coast passing Swanage, Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door, with Weymouth at the approximate halfway point. Options include single-day and two-day formats, camping at the halfway venue, transfers and parking. A solo challenger start option, an Ultra March category for fast walkers, and a new Trailblazerz category for faster competitive runners are available.

Distances offered

• 100 km full continuous challenge
• 76 km (3/4 challenge)
• 58 km (1st half challenge)
• 42 km (2nd half / Weymouth Trail Marathon)
• 34 km (2nd quarter challenge)
• 25 km (1st quarter challenge)
• 10 km Bridport 10K

Route, elevation and format

Elevation figures given: the full 100 km route has about 2300 m climb. The single-day 58 km section has about 1700 m, the 42 km section about 600 m, the 34 km about 1110 m, the 25 km about 570 m, the 42 km Weymouth Trail Marathon about 1100 m, and the 10 km about 256 m. The two-day 100 km option is described as Day 1 Corfe Castle to Weymouth (58 km) and Day 2 Weymouth to Bridport (42 km) with an optional campsite at Weymouth.

Support, services and categories

Rest stops are provided approximately every ~12.5 km, with marquee rest stops about every ~25 km. Catering includes snacks every ~12.5 km and meals every ~25 km; dietary requirements are catered for. Event support includes medical staff, podiatrists, massage teams, full route signing, GPS tracking via an event app, shuttle buses to local stations, and finish-line hospitality including a finisher T-shirt and medal. Self-fund registration fees listed for 2026 are: 100 km £199, 76 km £169, 50 km £139, 25 km £89, 10 km £39. Fundraising and mixed-funding charity options are also offered. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.