Jurassic Express Trail Run

Swanage, United Kingdom • 14 Mar 2026

Event overview

The Jurassic Express Trail Run is scheduled for 14 March 2026 in Great Britain and is organised by UK Running Events. The event lists locations including Swanage Beachfront, Shore Rd, Swanage (BH19 1LB) and Sparsholt College, Westley Lane (SO21 2NF). The route finishes at the ruins of Corfe Castle and passes coastal landmarks such as Old Harry Rocks and Studland. Spectators are welcome and a private steam train is used to return participants to Swanage.

Distances

  • 21.0 km
  • 16.5 km
  • 10.5 km

Route and facilities

Route surfaces include hard-packed chalk and sandy trails. Elevation gains listed for the routes are +473 m (21.0 km), +399 m (16.5 km) and +273 m (10.5 km). Course signage will use pink arrows and pink tape; hazards and road junctions will be marked with caution signs. First aid support will be located at on-course aid stations.

Entries and what is included

Entry includes chip timing, a bib number, water stations, a finisher medal, finisher goodies, a personalised certificate, drink stations and the presence of marshals. Bibs are posted to entrants; train wristbands are included in the same package when selected. The event asks participants to bring a reusable cup or bottle, as it operates a plastic-free provision at water stations. Parking is not available on site; public car parks are nearby. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Half Marathon
17 km
11 km
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