South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge

Dunster, United Kingdom • 25 Jul 2026

South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge, part of the Ultra Challenge Series, follows the South West Coast Path with the Exmoor ascent. This 50 km loop (also offered as 25 km and 10 km) starts and finishes at Dunster Basecamp, with camping options and festival-style hospitality. The route includes the Minehead coastal segment and Exmoor climbs totaling around 1600m, offering spectacular coastal and moorland scenery. Full support includes marquee rest stops every about 12.5 km and major stops every 25 km, hot meals and drinks, medical and massage teams, GPS-tracked signs, and transfers. Finishers receive a medal, T‑shirt, fizz, and a celebratory BBQ. 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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