Beat the Ferry 50k, Studland

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  • Date Sat 11th July 2026
  • Time 08:00
  • Location Swanage, Dorset
  • Price £65.00
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances Marathon

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Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating challenge at the Beat the Ferry 50k, set to take place on Saturday, July 11, 2026, in the stunning coastal town of Swanage, Dorset! Organized by Eightmile Events, this exciting trail running race begins on the picturesque Studland beach and follows the breathtaking Purbeck Way. Runners will experience scenic highlights such as Knoll Beach, the Sandbanks Chain Ferry, Old Harry Rocks, and the historical Corfe Castle, making this not just a race, but an unforgettable journey through one of the UK’s most spectacular landscapes.

The unique twist of the Beat the Ferry event is that one lucky participant is designated as “the Ferry,” starting at the back and moving through the field, challenging competitors to finish ahead of them. Not only will you strive to beat the ferry, but every finisher will also earn a special reward and the satisfaction of conquering a truly memorable 50km adventure. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this incredible experience on July 11th, where nature, challenge, and camaraderie come together in perfect harmony!

Beat the Ferry 50k, Studland

Sat 11th July 2026

A person walks alone on a grassy path through a frosty meadow, surrounded by trees and rolling green hills under a clear blue sky. A stone castle ruin stands on a grassy hill under a clear blue sky, with scattered walls and towers surrounded by bare trees in the foreground. Stone cottages with gray slate roofs line a quiet street; a black and white signpost with multiple direction signs stands on the sidewalk under a blue sky. A stone church with a square tower stands among houses and trees, set against rolling hills under a clear blue sky. The landscape in the background appears misty. Aerial view of a sandy beach bordered by clear blue water on one side and grassy, shrub-covered dunes on the other, with sailboats in the distance and a town visible across the bay. A group of runners in athletic gear jog along a grassy hilltop path overlooking the ocean, with blue sky and yellow wildflowers framing the scene. A narrow footpath runs through a wide, grassy field under a blue sky with wispy clouds. A fence lines the path on the right, and distant trees are visible on the horizon. A stone trail marker on a grassy hillside shows directions for Underhill Path, Ridge Path, and Nine Barrow Down, with a rocky path leading upward under a clear blue sky. Logo for "Beat the Ferry Ultra Eight Mile Run" over a scenic view of a village with a church tower and rolling hills in the background under a clear blue sky.

Organiser's Description

Beat The Ferry is a 50km trail running race starting on Studland beach and following the Purbeck way. Highlights: Knoll Beach, Sandbanks Chain Ferry, Studland Beach, Old Harry Rocks, Purbeck Way, Corfe Castle, South West Coast Path.

One runner is chosen to be “the Ferry”, starting at the back and moving steadily through the field. Your goal is simple: finish ahead of them. Beat the Ferry and earn a special reward. Finish the race and earn something even better – a hard-won, unforgettable experience in one of the UK’s most striking landscapes.

Races

  • 50k

    Adult Entry

    £65.00

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    Single entry

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Knoll Beach Cafe, Dorset, Studland, BH19 3AQ, United Kingdom

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