Swanage Lighthouse Loop Run

Swanage Beachfront, United Kingdom • 12 Aug 2026

RNLI Swanage Lighthouse Loop Run

The RNLI Swanage Lighthouse Loop Run is a multi-terrain, mainly trail event covering a 5k route. The course starts at Peveril Point near RNLI Swanage Lifeboat Station, follows the Jurassic coast, passes through Durlston Country Park to Anvil Point Lighthouse and returns into Swanage.

The event is part of Swanage Lifeboat Week and forms one of the six races in the Purbeck Trail Series. It is organised by RNLI Events and takes place at RNLI Swanage Lifeboat Station, Peveril Point Road, Swanage BH19 2AY.

Tickets are available for a fee of GBP 13.50 and the event is listed as in-person. The published refund policy states there are no refunds.

The description provided by the organiser notes the route uses a mixture of surfaces, with the majority on trail paths along the coast and through parkland. The listing highlights the Lighthouse Loop as a feature of the town's Lifeboat Week and as a recognised event within the regional Purbeck Trail Series. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
5k Run
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