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About
Worthy of any bucket list, the Jurassic Coast Challenge covers 3 marathons is 3 days (or choose to take part in 1 or 2 of the days!). Starting in Charmouth, participants will run head East, finishing in Studland. Whether this is your first ultra, or one-hundredth, this challenge is not one to miss.
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The Jurassic Coast Challenge, Day 1 (27/03/26), Day 1 & 3, and 4 more
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Fri, Mar 27, 2026 - Sun, Mar 29, 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
Friday, Mar 27, 2026
The Jurassic Coast Challenge: 8:00 AMDay 1 (27/03/26): 8:00 AMDay 1 & 3: 8:00 AMDay 1 & 2: 8:00 AM
Saturday, Mar 28, 2026
Day 2 (28/03/26): 8:00 AMDay 2 & 3: 8:00 AM
Sunday, Mar 29, 2026
Day 3 (29/03/26): 8:00 AM
Event summary
Here are the distances available for The Jurassic Coast Challenge
The Jurassic Coast Challenge
78.6mi
£210
Day 1 (27/03/26)
26.2mi
£75
Day 2 (28/03/26)
26.2mi
£75
Day 3 (29/03/26)
26.2mi
£75
The Jurassic Coast Challenge
78.6mi
£210
Day 1 (27/03/26)
26.2mi
£75
Day 2 (28/03/26)
26.2mi
£75
Day 3 (29/03/26)
26.2mi
£75
Route information
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Day One - 45.3 KM: Charmouth - Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (HQ)
Day Two - 42 KM: Portland Ferry Road - Lulworth Cove
Day Three - 43.6 KM: Lulworth Cove - Shell Bay
The route begins in Charmouth and heads East towards Studland. This self-navigated course promises new challenges each day 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 briefings.
What's included
- GPS tracker, supplied by Geo Tracks
- 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 mini bus pick up for retired participants
- Event information pack
How to get there
1 Victoria Square, Portland DT5 1AL, UK
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Each day you will be instructed to meet at the event HQ and then be transported to the start. Once you join Epic Endurance on the event you can leave your car at the event HQ and take advantage of the Epic Endurance minibuses. On completion of the days 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.
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Terrain:
The Jurassic coast line is well known for its spectacular views and challenging hills. Each day's route takes in a variety of terrain from coastal footpath to beaches and tracks. The start point is just outside Charmouth and the course runs from West to East. The Challenge will finish on Day 3 at the National Trust Shell Bay Car Park, Studland. Many challengers will be pleased to note the route still includes the whole circumnavigation of Portland.
Checkpoints (CPs):
These are located approximately every 10KM. At each CP you will be ‘checked’ in by the CP staff and your time logged. This means we know where you are on the course and if you are late for a checkpoint we can assist you.
All the CPs will be stocked with energy bars, jelly babies, salty snacks, filled rolls, water, squash, coke, and hot drinks (at CP 2 and 3). At the finish point each day a bowl of hot homemade soup and bread roll will await you. CP close times will be issued to you along with your actions on the emergency card. The event medics will be available at the CP.
Teams:
For those that wish to enter as a team, you may do so by emailing events@epicendurance.co.uk. There is an additional charge for teams as it incurs additional admin, medals & t-shirts per person. Teams may use the start and finish transportation, but if you wish to meet at a checkpoint and swap over you will be responsible for getting yourself to and from the checkpoints. Teams must also at registration make sure that the HQ has everyone's mobile number and emergency details. The booking will be under the group leader who will be responsible for organizing the team.
Event HQ:
This will act as a meeting point, catering area (Burger Van be hide Mason Hall which will be opening early for anyone that wants breakfast), massage/first aid point and reception. This will be open throughout the whole event to answer any questions, sell you some event merchandise or offer you some running advice. The Event HQ will be based at the Mason Hall Portland.
Medical Assistance
The course is covered by the medical support team. Every morning at challenge registration the medics will be available to sort out any blisters, tape feet up etc
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