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Trek

Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge 2026

Event Type Trek, jog or run
Date 16 - 17 May 2026
Location Poole, Dorset
Registration Fee £22.50 - £110
Fundraising Target £70 - £575
Distance Options 100km, 75km, 50km, 25km, 10km
Event Organiser Action Challenge

The Challenge

Spectacular World Heritage coastline to take on at your pace as a walk, jog, or run – and fundraise for your favourite charity! A start in Corfe Castle, the route heads down to Swanage, and along through Lulworth Cove, past Durdle Door, with ups & downs to Weymouth halfway. For full 100 km challengers, it’s past Portland Bill, Chesil Beach, and on to West Bay –before a finish line in the vibrant town of Bridport. With half, Weymouth Marathon, quarter, and 10kmchallenge options also – it’s the event of the year!Join up to 3,000 adventures as an individual or as a team; you’ll get full support all the way, plenty of food & drink, optional camping & transfers, a special medal, T shirt & celebration finish - and a great sense of achievement! Push yourself further in 2026, take on an Ultra Challenge – the UK’s No.1 Series of treks & trail challenges

The Distance

  • Full Challenge (100km) - Corfe Castle to Bridport
  • 3/4 Challenge (76km) - Corfe Castle to Bridport
  • 1st Half Challenge (58km) - Corfe Castle to Weymouth
  • 2nd Half Challenge (42km) - Weymouth to Bridport
  • 1st Quarter Challenge (25km) - Corfe Castle Loop
  • 2nd Quarter Challenge (34km) - Corfe Castle to Weymouth

Fundraising

You only need to raise half of the fundraising target 3 weeks ahead of the Jurassic Coast Challenge to confirm your place - you can then top up the rest during, and after, the challenge!

Charity sponsorship - pay a small registration fee and do lots of fundraising! 

Remember you only need to raise half of the fundraising target to confirm your place. 

Full Challenge (100km) - £50 registration fee + £575 in fundraising

3/4 Challenge (76km) - £45 registration fee + £475 in fundraising

Half Challenge (58/42km) - £40 registration fee + £375 in fundraising

Quarter Challenge (25/34km) - £30 registration fee + £275 in fundraising

10km Challenge - £20 registration fee + £100 in fundraising

Mixed Funding - pay a higher contribution to the cost of your place and fundraise less. 

Full Challenge (100km) - £110 registration fee + £330 in fundraising

3/4 Challenge(76km) - £90 registration fee + £270 in fundraising

Half Challenge (58/42km) - £75 registration fee + £225 in fundraising

Quarter Challenge (25/34km) - £50 registration fee + £150 in fundraising

10km Challenge - £22.50 registration fee + £70 in fundraising

Don't worry, we're on hand to help you reach your goal, with lots of fundraising materials at the ready! Please get in touch for a chat if you have any questions, we're always happy to hear from you

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FAQs

For further information about the challenge, its inclusions, and FAQs, please visit the official organiser's website. Alternatively, you can email [email protected].

If you have any fundraising questions, you can get in touch with a member of the Events team by getting in touch on the contacts below, and we will be delighted to help.

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