South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge

Dunster, United Kingdom • 25 Jul 2026

South West Coast 50 : event overview

The South West Coast 50 is an Ultra Challenge event held on Saturday 25 July 2026, based at Dunster basecamp in Somerset. The event uses sections of the South West Coast Path and routes over Exmoor. Participants may walk, jog, or run and can enter individually or as part of a team. Camping options are available at the basecamp on the Friday and Saturday, and the site includes parking, shuttle transfers, and on-site hospitality.

Distances offered:

  • 50 km loop (starts and finishes at Dunster basecamp)
  • 25 km loop (starts and finishes at Dunster basecamp)
  • 10 km Dunster loop near the Deer Park

Course, categories and event services

The 50 km loop includes the Minehead coastal section and then heads over Exmoor, with approximately 1600 m of climb. The 25 km option can be run as the first half (coastal path, finish Porlock) or the second half (Porlock to Dunster, about 1000 m climb). The 10 km route circles the Deer Park next to Dunster Castle.

Event services include covered rest stops roughly every 12.5 km and larger stops every 25 km with catering, medical and welfare tents, seating, and changing areas. The route is fully signed with arrow markers and GPS tracking via an event app; timing scans at rest stops log progress. Food and drink are provided at regular intervals, and medical, podiatry, and massage support is available. Finishers receive a medal, a T-shirt, and a glass of fizz. Published registration fees for 2026 are: 50 km £139, 25 km £89, 10 km £39. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
1600 m+
50 Km Loop Challenge
25 km
600 m+
25 Km - 1st Half of the 50 Km Route
25 km
1000 m+
25 Km - 2nd Half of the 50 Km Route
25 km
600 m+
25 Km Loop Challenge
10 km
10 Km Dunster 10k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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