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Swanage Lighthouse Loop Run

Name: Swanage Lighthouse Loop Run
Start: 2026-08-12
End: 2026-08-12
Location: Swanage Beachfront

Swanage Beachfront, United Kingdom • 12 Aug 2026

RNLI Swanage Lighthouse Loop Run

The event is a multi terrain, mainly trail run of approximately 5k that starts from Peveril Point near RNLI Swanage Lifeboat Station. The route follows the Jurassic Coast, passes through Durlston Country Park, reaches Anvil Point Lighthouse and returns into Swanage.

The run is part of Swanage Lifeboat Week and is one of the six races in the Purbeck Trail Series. The organiser is RNLI Events and the listed location is RNLI Swanage Lifeboat Station, Peveril Point Road, Swanage BH19 2AY.

This is an in-person event with a listed duration of 1 hour 30 minutes. The event page notes that no refunds are available. Ticketing information shows a single price of £13.50 for entry and that tickets are offered through the event listing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South West (England) Swanage Beachfront

Race information

Registration

5 km

Lighthouse Loop

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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