The Purbeck Marathon
Swanage, United Kingdom • 20 Sep 2026
The Purbeck Marathon : race information
The Purbeck Marathon takes place on 20 September 2026 around Swanage in the Purbeck area of Dorset. The event includes a full trail marathon and a shorter route called The Purbeck 16. The route follows coastal and inland paths along the Jurassic Coast and Purbeck Hills and passes features such as Corfe Castle and the abandoned village of Tyneham. The organiser notes community involvement and charity support along the route.
Distances and elevation:
- 42.5 km marathon route, 1039 metres elevation.
- 27 km Purbeck 16 route, 640 metres elevation.
The marathon has a published time limit of 7 hours 11 minutes; the Purbeck 16 has a published time limit of 6 hours. Minimum age to enter is 18. Mandatory kit includes a running vest or belt, capacity to carry 500 ml of water, a GPS device with the route uploaded, a fully charged mobile phone, a foil blanket and a whistle. Recommended items include trail running shoes, technical clothing and sufficient fuel.
Bib collection is available on the afternoon before the race at the Planet Purbeck Festival on Shore Road in Swanage and also on the morning of the event. Early-bird booking is noted to end on 31 March 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.