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 – for yourself – or for a charity of your choice & fundraise. Perfect events to step off the roads, on to the trails – and a new challenge!
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Take on the ‘classic Jurassic’ scenery, sights, and climbs in our MARATHON DISTANCE CHALLENGE. Setting out from Corfe Castle the route heads up onto the Lulworth Ranges and beyond, before dropping down onto the coast at Lulworth Cove, past Durdle Door, and a tough final push all the way to the Weymouth finish line!
42 km & ~1300 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:
See ‘Bookable Extras’ page for full details.
Camping option at Corfe Castle for Friday 17 May AND in Weymouth at the end of the Challenge.
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2 available
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 18 May for the early Sunday start
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1 available
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.
Take on the Sussex Marathon Challengeor 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 25 May (before your Challenge)
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1 available
New for 2024 – takes the tough ‘1st Quarter’ of the Ultra Challenge – and adds a fantastic 13 km around the Ambleside area – 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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The ultimate Moroccan adventure! A special end of season Ultra Challenge® with 2 marathon distances over 2 days heading down the spectacular Draa Valley to a finish line amongst the sand dunes on the edge of the Sahara. A fantastic basecamp with Bedouin style camping, autumn sunshine, full support, a hotel in magical Marrakech – optional extension packages – and an unforgettable experience!
It’s 2 marathon distances over 2 days on 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. A 6 day action packed trip – a testing challenge, magnificent scenery, camping under the stars, camaraderie, a visit to Petra, and some relaxation in the therapeutic waters of the Dead Sea. An unforgettable Arabian adventure !
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