Jurassic Coast Ultra - 40 Miler
28 March 2026
Terrain:
Wild and rugged. Steep climbs and descents that test your concentration as well as your strength. The course follows the South West Coast path which is marked by the Acorn sign. It's a very obvious well-worn route. The emphasis is on self-navigation. In most cases, it's as easy as keeping the sea on your right and the land on your left.
Event HQ:
The Event HQ will be based at the Masonic Lodge Portland, Victoria Square, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1AL. This is the registration, car parking area and transport pick up and return point.
Transportation:
On completion of the event briefing held at the HQ you will be transported to the start by minibus. This takes approx 40 mins.
Introduction:
The Jurassic Coast Ultra starts at Abbotsbury and follows the South West Coast path all the way to Lulworth Cove. Complete the 40 miler by walking, running or crawling, pitting your mental and physical prowess against some of the most scenic coastline in Britain.
All finishers receive a bespoke event T-shirt and medal.
Transport is provided from the event HQ to the start point and from the finish back to the HQ area on Portland.
Event HQ:
Masonic Lodge Portland, Victoria Square, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1AL
Distances/price:
40 miles. £90
Schedule:
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
Whats included in the entry fee:
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
Checkpoints (CPs):
These are located approximately every 10-20KM. They will offer food, water, coke and other items.
A minimum speed of 5km per hour needs to be maintained. Checkpoint cut off times will be published in the event information pack. 13 hours in total to compete circa 65km (40 miles). Any late runners will be retired from the event.
Medical assistance:
The route is covered by our medical support. Please use the supplied phone numbers on your actions on sheet or report at a checkpoint.
Kit list:
Whilst taking part in the challenge it is compulsory for you to carry the following equipment. Each day at challenge registration you will be asked to prove you have certain pieces of kit on the list. If you don’t have this kit you will not be allowed to participate in the event. We will be enforcing the policy of: no kit, no run. If the worst happens to you any of the below kit could really make the difference to your survival and wellbeing.
Essential kit: (to be carried on your person or in your rucksack)
A means of navigation, electronic or paper maps
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
Start with 1 liter of water or other drink, keep a minimum of 400ml spare
Issued food for the day
Issued wrist '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)
Abbotsbury to Lulworth Cove - GPX File Download
