Find a challenge that suits you! The Full 100 km Challenge route from Corfe Castle to Bridport with over 2,300 metres of climb, takes in the best of the Jurassic Coast. With a halfway point at Weymouth – a Full 2 Day Daylight option, a 3/4 challenge, 1/2 challenges, a fantastic Weymouth Trail Marathon loop & 1/4 distance options as well + a family friendly Bridport 10K looped challenge – there’s A Jurassic Coast Challenge for you!
A tough & rewarding challenge – with a route that’s stunning! From a start in Corfe Castle it’s across the ‘Isle of Purbeck’ to Swanage, along the coast, and looping back towards Corfe Castle for a picnic lunch at 25 km. Then it’s west along the Purbeck Ridge to Lulworth Cove & Durdle Door, en route to Weymouth at the ~58 km halfway stop with welcome hot food. It’s on to the far end of Chesil Beach, then to West Bay with its famous sandstone cliffs, before finally reaching the Bridport finish line where a big celebration awaits!
100 km & ~2300 metres
Every 10-15 km under marquees with support – toilets, massage, changing rooms, medics, rest areas, hot drinks, water & snacks & much more.
There’s a full range of optional parking & pre or post Challenge shuttle bus transfer services, to make it easy to join & exit – and to provide flexible options for your own planning. These include:
Camping at Corfe Castle – Friday evening.
There’s the ULTRA MARCH®category for walkers aiming to do 100 km in less than 24 hours (or 50 km in under 12 hrs). 8.30am start.
ULTRA TRAILBLAZERZ® for ambitious runners with an eye on the clock and a ‘time goal’ of sub 14 hrs (male) & 15 hrs (female) for 100km on this Challenge. 7.0am start
Ultra Challenge® 50 km and 100 km events are fully ITRA-certified and officially recognised as UTMB Index races. 4 ITRA points available.
Day 1 – 58 km & ~1700 metres
Day 2 – 42 km & ~600 metres
Day 1 – Sat 15 May 2027
Day 2 – Sun 16 May 2027
Every 10-15 km under marquees with support – toilets, massage, changing rooms, medics, rest areas, hot drinks, water & snacks & much more.
There’s a full range of optional parking & pre or post Challenge shuttle bus transfer services, to make it easy to join & exit – and to provide flexible options for your own planning. These include:
Camping option at Corfe Castle for Friday evening AND in Weymouth at the end of DAY 1 of the Challenge (Saturday)
Ultra Challenge® 50 km and 100 km events are fully ITRA-certified and officially recognised as UTMB Index races.
Take on this epic 100 km Challenge across 2 days – and get to see the fabulous views & stunning coastline in daylight! There’s a camping option at the 58 km Weymouth halfway for rest & recovery – or book a local hotel / B&B. An early Sunday start for the final 42 km push – tackling Chesil Beach West Bay’ s sandstone cliffs before the finish line in Bridport.
A perfect choice if you’ve done a Half Challenge before – and want to ‘up’ the distance. The route is 3/4 of the Full Challenge – so starts at the Corfe Castle main start, takes in the fantastic 2nd 1/4 Challenge route to Weymouth, and then on to West Bay & the finish line at Bridport (the 2nd 1/2 of the Full Challenge) after a tough 76km – with its stunning views. Do it as a ‘continuous’ challenge – OR rest overnight after the 1st 34 km & camp at our Weymouth basecamp (or hotel/ B&B) – and do the remaining 42km (2nd half) on Sunday morning.
76 km & ~1800 metres
Every 10-15 km under marquees with support – toilets, changing rooms, medics, rest areas, hot drinks, water & snacks & much more.
There’s a full range of optional parking & pre or post Challenge shuttle bus transfer services, to make it easy to join & exit – and to provide flexible options for your own planning. These include:
Camping option at Corfe Castle for Friday evening AND in Weymouth on Saturday at end of the initial ‘quarter’ if you want to do it in daylight – over 2 days
The Jurassic 1st Half is the toughest ‘Half’ Challenge within our Series. It’s a 58 km of real variety with ups & downs giving nearly 1,700 metres of climb – so requires some training & some determination. The route is stunning , with spectacular scenery including Corfe Castle, Swanage, Lulworth Cove, & Durdle Door, before continuing onward to the Weymouth finish line – where a celebration and & a well earned rest awaits!
58 km & ~1700 metres
Every 10-15 km under marquees with support – toilets, massage, changing rooms, medics, rest areas, hot drinks, water & snacks & much more.
There’s a full range of optional parking & pre or post Challenge shuttle bus transfer services, to make it easy to join & exit – and to provide flexible options for your own planning. These include:
Camping option at Corfe Castle base-camp for Friday evening AND in Weymouth at the end of the Challenge (Saturday)
There’s the ULTRA MARCH®category for walkers aiming to do 100 km in less than 24 hours (or 50 km in under 12 hrs). 8.30am start.
AND – ULTRA TRAILBLAZERZ® for ambitious runners with an eye on the clock and a ‘time goal’ of sub 7 hrs (male) & 7.5 hrs (female) for 50km+ on this Challenge. 7.00 am start.
Ultra Challenge® 50 km and 100 km events are fully ITRA-certified and officially recognised as UTMB Index races.
42 km & ~600 metres
Every 10-15 km under marquees with support – toilets, massage, changing rooms, medics, rest areas, hot drinks, water & snacks & much more.
There’s a full range of optional parking & pre or post Challenge shuttle bus transfer services, to make it easy to join & exit – and to provide flexible options for your own planning. These include:
Camping option at Weymouth base-camp overnight Saturday for the early Sunday start
Ultra Challenge® 50 km and 100 km events are fully ITRA-certified and officially recognised as UTMB Index races.
Take on the 2nd Half Marathon distance Challenge either by joining someone on the Full Challenge on Saturday evening to finish with them, or set off with most others on Saturday morning or early Sunday morning. From Weymouth the route heads west, tackling the far end of Chesil beach, through Abbottsbury Swannery, on to West Bay and then the final few km up to the finish line in Bridport.
Take on the ‘classic Jurassic’ scenery, sights, and climbs in our MARATHON DISTANCE CHALLENGE. Setting out from Weymouth the clockwise looped route heads along the seafront and up onto the South Dorset Ridgeway and the Hardy Way. It drops back down to the coast near Durdle Door, and it’s along the stunning coastal path with a few tough ups & downs – and a final push all the way to the Weymouth finish line!
Costs & fundraising are same as the ‘Half Challenge’ options.
42 km & ~1100 metres
Every 10-15 km under marquees with support – toilets, changing rooms, medics, rest areas, hot drinks, water & snacks & much more.
There’s a full range of optional parking & pre or post Challenge shuttle bus transfer services, to make it easy to join & exit – and to provide flexible options for your own planning. These include:
Camping option at Weymouth at the end of the Challenge.
TBC
25 km & ~600 metres
Every 10-15 km under marquees with support – toilets, massage, changing rooms, medics, rest areas, hot drinks, water & snacks & much more.
There’s a full range of optional parking & pre or post Challenge shuttle services, to make it easy to join & exit. These include:
See ‘Bookable Extras’ page for full details.
Camping at Corfe Castle – Friday evening
A looped route with a start at the main Corfe Castle base-camp – and a finish to the west nearby. The route heads south along the Purbeck Way to a rest stop in Swanage for refreshments and a sit down before heading along the coast and then looping back towards Corfe Castle and a finish in Church Knowle. You’ll be rewarded with a medal, glass of fizz, & a picnic lunch to celebrate your achievements.
Join the ‘long’ 2nd Quarter ‘ Classic Jurassic‘ Challenge for the real highlights (and a few climbs!). A Corfe Castle start and along the Purbeck Ridge down to Lulworth Cove, and on past the iconic Durdle Door (stopping for a picture or two), with some steep ups & downs en route. Then the last leg to Weymouth where a celebration, glass of fizz, & medal await!
34 km & ~1100 m
Every 10-15 km under marquees with support – toilets, massage, changing rooms, medics, rest areas, hot drinks, water & snacks & much more.
There’s a full range of optional parking & pre or post Challenge shuttle bus transfer services, to make it easy to join & exit – and to provide flexible options for your own planning. These include:
See ‘Bookable Extras’ page for full details.
Camping option at Corfe Castle base-camp for Friday AND in Weymouth at the end of the Challenge.
10 km & ~250 metres
At your finish in Bridport – toilets, changing rooms, medics, rest areas, hot drinks, water & snacks & much more.
10 km looped route with a start & finish at the main Bridport hub. The route explores the off road paths, and pass the West Bay Harbour and views of the wonderful West Bay Cliffs. You’ll be rewarded with a medal, glass of fizz, & an optional hot meal to celebrate your achievements.
