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Jurassic Coast Ultra 40 Miler
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About
Worthy of any bucket list, the Jurassic Coast Ultra covers 40 stunning miles of the South West Coast path. Starting in Abbotsbury, participants will run head East, finishing in Lulworth Cove. Whether this is your first ultra, or one-hundredth, this challenge is not one to miss.
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Jurassic Coast Ultra 40 Miler
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Sat, Mar 28, 2026
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Portland, United Kingdom
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Where and when
Location
1 Victoria Square, Portland DT5 1AL, UK
Start times
Saturday, Mar 28, 2026
Jurassic Coast Ultra 40 Miler: 8:30 AM
Event summary
Here are the distances available for Jurassic Coast Ultra 40 Miler
Jurassic Coast Ultra 40 Miler
40mi
£90
Jurassic Coast Ultra 40 Miler
40mi
£90
Route information
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The route begins in Abbotsbury and heads East towards Lulworth Cove. This self-navigated course promises new challenges around each corner with beautiful coastal views. The Jurassic Coast is known for it's stunning but challenging terrain. There are big hills and varied ground surfaces - including footpaths, beaches and tracks. The route also includes the whole circumnavigation of Portland.
At the event HQ, you will have access to food/drink, massage, shops as well as receiving your briefing.
What's included
- GPS tracker, supplied by Geo Tracks
- Live view GPS tracking course maps
- Event branded T-shirt
- Food and drink on the course each day
- Transport to and from the event HQ to the start/finish each day
- Bespoke finishers medal
- Free parking at the event HQ
- Medical cover
- On course support and minibus pick up for retired participants
How to get there
1 Victoria Square, Portland DT5 1AL, UK
Get full directionsTransportation
You will meet at the event HQ and be transported to the start (roughly 40 mins drive). Feel free to leave your car at the event HQ and use the minibuses. After the run, you will be transported back to the event HQ.
Hotels and Accommodation
Epic Endurance has partnered with Let's Do This to bring you some of the best hotel rates close to the startline.
Find your roomEvent day logistics
07:00 Registration at the event HQ
07:45 Board buses to start
08:30 (approx) Arrive and start
21:30 Event cut off time
Checkpoints
Checkpoints will be present roughly every 10km. Here you will be checked in by staff with your time logged. This way the event organisers can keep track of you, make sure you're safe and assist where necessary. The checkpoints are fully loaded with bars, jelly babies, salty snacks, rolls, water, coke and hot drinks. Participants must maintain a pace of 5km per hour to complete the roughly 40 miles within 13 hours. Any runners behind this schedule will be retired from the event.
Essential Kit (to be carried on your person or in your rucksack)
- A means of navigation
- Useful numbers, checkpoint timings, and lost procedure
- Whistle
- Compass (make sure your compass is attached to you or your kit)
- Waterproof top
- Long trousers or tights
- Gloves (waterproofed in a plastic freezer bag)
- Hat (waterproofed in a plastic freezer bag)
- A chocolate bar or similar
- Small torch with spare batteries
- Minimum of 400ml spare water
- Issued 'bib number'
- A lightweight piece of warm clothing (waterproofed)
- A fully charged working mobile phone (waterproofed)
- A notepad and pencil with your name and your mobile number written on it (waterproofed)
You must carry all the kit on the kit list. No exceptions.
Accomodation
Weymouth and Portland are well-known holiday towns with plenty of local accommodation. Make sure to secure your place early.
Onsite Catering
There will be catering at the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Acadamy’s restaurant. Food vouchers are purchasable at the event, usable for breakfast and a 2 course evening meal. These meals are adapted for runners competing all day and in need of refueling! Evening drinks are also available at the Sailing Academy, making for a friendly, social atmosphere.
Medical Assistance
You will be supported by the medal support team throughout the event. Medics will also be available to sort any blisters, tape feet up etc.
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