Jurassic Express Trail Run

Swanage, United Kingdom • 14 Mar 2026

Event overview

The Jurassic Express Trail Run is scheduled for Saturday 14 March 2026 and is organised by UK Running Events. Locations listed in event materials include Swanage beachfront (Shore Rd, BH19 1LB) and Sparsholt College, Westley Lane (SO21 2NF). The event is presented as an offline, in-person trail run.

Distances and format

  • 21 km
  • 16.5 km (also shown as 17 km)
  • 10.5 km (also shown as 11 km)

Hike options are listed for the same distances. Chip timing, a finishers medal and a personalised certificate are included with entry. The event notes water stations, first aid support on course and at the event centre, encouraging marshals and finisher goodies.

Course and transport

Route information describes coastal and castle views, passing landmarks such as Old Harry Rocks, Studland and Corfe Castle. Several routes finish at the ruins of Corfe Castle, with a private steam train offered to return participants to Swanage. Train tickets are available for purchase; the source lists ticket prices at both £8 and £9.

Logistics and notes

The event states there is no on-site parking and that public car parks are nearby. The organiser asks participants to bring a reusable cup or bottle as the event operates plastic free. Course signage will use pink arrows and pink tape; hazards and road junctions will be marked with caution signs. Spectators are welcome. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Half Marathon
17 km
11 km
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