The Jurassic Marathon
Sat 18 May 2024 Wareham, Dorset, UK

Jurassic Coast Challenge | The Jurassic Marathon

Sample the delights of the Jurassic Coast on this marathon challenge, taking in 42km of stunning Dorset scenery on a fully supported marathon, with a coastal finish at the iconic Lulworth Cove.

  • Sat 18 May 2024
Corfe Castle, Wareham > Lulworth Cove, Wareham

The Jurassic Marathon

09:30

£129

Age 18 & over

  • 26.2 miles trail running

Overview

If you're keen to take on a proper challenge, shape up, re-energise and support an important cause, this ultra will help you go further than ever before - whether you walk, jog or run your way to the finish line.

You'll be supported all the way from the moment you sign up with an event app, online guides, forums and training walks. On the challenge there are safe venues, camping options, fully signed routes, chip timing, marquee rest stops, fantastic food and drink and expert safety, medical and welfare teams to get you over the finish line where you'll receive a huge cheer, medal, glass of fizz, t-shirt, massage, BBQ and more!

Highlights

  • Walk, jog or run an ultra

    Support and hospitality all the way over the finish line.

  • Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coast

    Set out on foot to immerse yourself in the beautiful coastline of Dorset.

  • Full distance, half or shorter

    It's up to you! Options to suit a range of abilities and goals.

This event is part of Jurassic Coast Challenge.

  • Event village
  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Teams
  • Virtual option

Solo or with others

Taking on an ultra trek or run is a serious challenge and tough for most people, but also achievable with the right training plan which you'll get access to when you sign up. This challenge is fully supported meaning it's the perfect way to have-a-go at a longer distance.

Charity challenge

Fundraising for a cause close to your heart is part of the challenge and you'll receive a wealth of support, advice and tips from your chosen charity to make sure you smash your fundraising target.

  • Bag storage
  • Bag transfer
  • Bar
  • BBQ
  • Cafe
  • Camping
  • Changing facilities
  • Coast
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Rural
  • Showers
  • Toilets

Event HQ

Corfe Castle
Corfe Castle
Wareham
Dorset
BH20 5EZ
UK

  • Check points
  • First aid
  • Food stations
  • Hilly
  • Marshals
  • Mass start
  • No headphones
  • Point to point
  • Toilets
  • Water stations
  • Way markers

Setting out from Corfe Castle Swanage, the route heads up onto the Purbeck hills and down through Swanage to the coast. It’s then a loop back past Corfe Castle and beyond, before dropping down onto the coast at Lulworth Cove, and a final push to the rest stop finish line!

What's included

  • Chip timing
  • Event app
  • Goody bag
  • GPS tracking
  • Map
  • Medal
  • Post-race meal
  • Pre-event training sessions
  • Pre-race meal
  • Training plan
  • T-shirt

Fundraising

  • Fundraising materials
  • Fundraising support

  • Age 18 & over
  • Entries open
  • Charity places
  • Enter online
  • Event merch available
  • Series discount

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