Epic Endurance Jurassic Coast Challenge
The Jurassic Coast Challenge is a three-day event held on 26, 27, and 28 March 2027. Participants cover a marathon distance each day on self-navigation routes that follow the coastal footpath from just outside Charmouth eastwards, finishing on Day 3 at the National Trust Shell Bay Car Park, Studland. The route includes the full circumnavigation of Portland.
The event is based at the Event HQ at Portland Masonic Hall, which acts as meeting point, catering area, reception, massage, and first aid. Each morning participants are transported from the HQ to the daily start and returned to the HQ after completion. Checkpoints are located at roughly 10 km intervals; checkpoint staff log times and provide on-course food and drink, with hot drinks at checkpoint 2 and 3. A bowl of hot homemade soup and a bread roll is provided at each day’s finish. Event medics and on-course support are available, and a minibus service can collect retired participants.
Entry includes a GPS tracker supplied by Geo Tracks, an event branded t-shirt, on-course food and drink, a bespoke finisher medal, free parking at the HQ, medical cover, transport between HQ and starts, and an event information pack. Entry prices are listed per day or for all three days.
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.
Event HQ
Portland Masonic Hall, 1 Victoria Square, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1AL. 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.
Distances and Prices
- All 3 Days entry: £210 (131 km total)
- Day One: £75 (45.3 km)
- Day Two: £75 (42 km)
- Day Three: £75 (43.6 km)
Please note the price does not include accommodation.
What's included in the entry fee:
- 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