Jurassic Express Trail Run
Swanage, United Kingdom • 14 Mar 2026
Event details
The Jurassic Express Trail Run is a coastal trail event on the Jurassic Coast in Dorset. The route starts on Swanage seafront and finishes beneath the ruins of Corfe Castle. Distances offered are:
- 21.0 km - Half Marathon, 473 m elevation gain
- 16.5 km - Trail Run, 399 m elevation gain
- 10.5 km - Trail Run, 273 m elevation gain
The event is chip timed and includes a finisher medal, finisher goodie and drink, a personalised certificate, first aid cover, on-course refreshments and water stations. Spectators are welcome and may purchase return train tickets for the private vintage train that carries participants back to Swanage.
Course and logistics
The course follows firm chalk paths and sandy tracks with coastal views past Old Harry Rocks, Studland, and Corfe Castle. The route is signed using pink arrows and pink tape; hazards and road junctions are marked with caution signs. B ib numbers are posted to entrants in advance. The event operates a plastic-free policy at water stations, so participants are asked to bring a reusable cup or bottle. There is no on-site parking; public car parks are available nearby. Dogs are not allowed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.