Great off-road 26 mile / 42 km marathon distance routes in stunning locations, with full support all the way. You can take it on at your pace as an individual, or as a team – self fund, or fundraise for a charity of your choice. Perfect events to step off the roads and on to the trails!
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If a marathon is your classic distance – this is a great one! Setting out from Penrice Castle basecamp, where we have a range of camping options and hospitality. It heads out on a clockwise west loop down to Oxwich Bay & its nature reserve, joining the stunning the Wales Coast Path and along to Rhossili for a picnic lunch. We then cut inland, head back east and join the elevated Gower Way, with a final push back down to the basecamp finish line at Penrice Castle.
42 km & ~900 metres
Every 10-15km under marquees with support – toilets, massage, changing rooms, medics, rest areas, hot drinks, water & snacks & much more.
As your challenge starts & finishes at Penrice Castle, you can either park here all weekend, or be dropped off & picked up.
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Penrice Castle basecamp – Fri 18 July
Penrice Castle basecamp – Sat 19 July
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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!
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:
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Camping option at Weymouth at the end of the Challenge.
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TBC
Take on the Marathon distance (2nd ‘half of the Ultra Challenge) with on Sunday morning – or by joining someone on the Full Challenge on Saturday evening to finish with them in Bridport. 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.
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:
See ‘Bookable Extras’ page for full details.
Camping option at Weymouth base-camp overnight Sat 16 May for the early Sunday start
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1 available
Take on the Sussex Marathon Challenge on Sunday morning, or by joining someone on the Full Challenge on Saturday evening to finish with them in Brighton. From Turners Hill the route heads south through wonderful Sussex countryside, and then up & over the testing South Downs before the coast comes into view and the final few km to the Racecourse finish line in Brighton.
42 km & ~700 metres
Every 10-15km under marquees with support – toilets, massage, changing rooms, medics, rest areas, hot drinks, water & snacks & much more.
There’s a range of optional parking & pre or post Challenge shuttle bus transfer services, to make easy to join & exit – and to provide flexible options for you r own planning. These include:
See ‘Bookable Extras’ page for full details
Tullys Farm, Turners Hill – Saturday 23 May (before your Challenge)
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1 available
Takes in the tough & spectacular ‘1st Quarter’ of the Ultra Challenge – and adds a fantastic 13 km around the Ambleside area, with stunning views – to give a superb Marathon Challenge! Starting from our Kendal Base Camp (where you can camp Fri / Sat), it’s up the Long Sleddle Valley, and over the testing Garburn Pass with stunning 360 views towards Widermere, and then on to Ambleside. From here – the route explores Rydal Water’s edge and includes stunning views of ‘5 Lakes’. You’ll be rewarded with a medal, a glass of fizz, & a picnic lunch to celebrate back in Ambleside.
42 km & ~1200 metres
Every 10 -15km under marquees with support – toilets, massage, changing rooms, medics, rest areas, hot drinks, water & snacks & much more.
There’s a full range optional parking & pre or post Challenge shuttle bus transfer services, to make it easy to join & exit. These include:
See ‘Bookable Extras’ page for full details
Kendal – Friday (+Saturday option also)
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NEW FOR 2025! Take on the land of fire & ice on this new Iceland Ultra Adventure, set against the backdrop of the rugged landscape of Iceland’s South-Western highlands. Expect steep and rugged back-country terrain, breath-taking views and the very best support. This 4-day trip is action packed and scenic – with some steep volcanic terrain and beautiful views. It will test and reward you!
Take on the Jordan Challenge with an inspirational route through the dramatic desert scenery of Wadi Rum, with vast silent landscapes, ancient sun baked riverbeds, sand dunes, and a Bedouin style basecamp. This 6 day trip is action packed – with full support, the opportunity to dip in the Dead Sea, and capped off with a visit to Petra – the ‘8th wonder of the ancient world. An unforgettable Arabian adventure!
Go higher with the Atlas Challenge! Set in North Africa’s highest mountain range. With snow-capped peaks, rugged valleys, Berber villages and a traditional Moroccan-style basecamp. This 5-day trip is action packed – with steep trails and rugged pathways, plus the chance to extend your stay & explore magical Marrakech. It’s easy to join us, with plenty of flight options from the UK.
A fantastic route through the Draa Valley down to sun baked dunes on the desert edge, with rugged mountain scenery, and a Bedouin style basecamp. This 6 day trip has it all – a tough challenge, stunning scenery, luxury camping, camaraderie, full support, and 2 nights in magical Marrakech either side of the challenge. An unforgettable Moroccan adventure – and some welcome autumn sunshine!
We work with an experienced network of partners to be able to bring the Ultra Challenge Series to life. With their expertise and commitment we are able to deliver our events to the highest standards of safety and hospitality.
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