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South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge

Dunster, United Kingdom • 25 Jul 2026

South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge, part of the Ultra Challenge Series, runs along the South West Coast Path and Exmoor, with start and finish at the Dunster basecamp near Dunster Castle. The event features a 50 km loop with about 1,600 m of climb, plus 25 km and 10 km options. The course includes the Minehead section of the coast path and Exmoor scenery.

Participants receive full support: signed routes with GPS, marquee rest stops with meals and drinks, medical and welfare teams, and a finish-line celebration. Camping packages, transfers, and basecamp hospitality accompany a weekend by the coast. New Ultra Challenge options include Ultra March and Ultra Trailblazerz for runners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South West (England) Dunster

Race information

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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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