Trail RunningUTMB Index Races

Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge

Trail Running covering 10 km to 100 km with up to 2,050 m D+ in Corfe Castle (England, United Kingdom)

LocationCorfe, England, United KingdomShow on map(50.6395° N, 2.0566° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +3,192 m

Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge is an endurance sporting event in Corfe, England, GB focused on Trail Running. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Seaside & Coast, Nature & Off-Road, Forest, Point-to-Point.

The race program comprises 9 competitions, including Full 2 Day Daylight (100 km, +2,050 m D+), Full Continuous (100 km, +2,050 m D+), Double Marathon (84 km, +3,192 m D+), Jurassic Coast - 1st Half (58 km, +1,680 m D+), Jurassic Marathon (42 km, +520 m D+), and Jurassic Coast - 2nd Half (42 km, +1,060 m D+) (9 competitions in total). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (ultrachallenge.com).

Official website
Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge in Corfe (Work: "Gamlin End of High Crag from Scarth Gap Pass", Photo: Anthony Parkes, License: CC BY-SA 2.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Gamlin End of High Crag from Scarth Gap Pass" · Photo: Anthony Parkes · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 2.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Seaside & CoastNature & Off-RoadForestPoint-to-PointMountainHigh AltitudeMulti-DayCoastal Cliffs

Races & distances (9)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Full 2 Day DaylightTrail Running100 km+2,050 m8 m - 1,340 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Full ContinuousTrail Running100 km+2,050 m11 m - 1,343 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Double MarathonTrail Running84 km+3,192 m14 m - 2,089 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Jurassic Coast - 1st HalfTrail Running58 km+1,680 m17 m - 1,109 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Jurassic MarathonTrail Running42 km+520 m20 m - 358 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Jurassic Coast - 2nd HalfTrail Running42 km+1,060 m8 m - 697 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
2nd Quarter ChallengeTrail Running34 km+1,292 m11 m - 851 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
1st Quarter ChallengeTrail Running25 km+950 m14 m - 632 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Bridport 10KTrail Running10 km+380 m17 m - 264 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
100 km
Elevation gain
+2,050 m D+
Elevation loss
-1,742 m D-
Altitude range
8 m - 1,340 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
3.8 % / 9.9 %
Course format
Point-to-point course
100 km+2,050 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N20406080FS50.6395° N, 2.0566° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 8 m to 1,340 m above sea level (+2,050 m D+, -1,742 m D-)

Peak: 1,340 m·at 66.5 km·Ø 3.8 %
8 m452 m896 m1,340 m0 km20 km40 km60 km80 km100 km1,340 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge take place?

Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge takes place in Corfe, England, GB (start area at coordinates 50.6395° N, 2.0566° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge?

The race program comprises 9 competitions, including Full 2 Day Daylight (100 km, +2,050 m D+), Full Continuous (100 km, +2,050 m D+), Double Marathon (84 km, +3,192 m D+), Jurassic Coast - 1st Half (58 km, +1,680 m D+), Jurassic Marathon (42 km, +520 m D+), and Jurassic Coast - 2nd Half (42 km, +1,060 m D+) (9 competitions in total). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge?

The main competition (Full 2 Day Daylight over 100 km) is designed as a point-to-point course featuring +2,050 m of elevation gain and -1,742 m of elevation loss, ranging between 8 m and 1,340 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (ultrachallenge.com).