Hardy Way Trail Marathon

The Hardy Way Trail Marathon is a journey through some of the most unspoiled parts of Dorset. The trail is linked with the works of a great writer, Thomas Hardy (1840-1928). Starting at the Mordon Bog Nature Reserve in Wareham Forest the route passes through Wareham, Corfe Castle, Kimmeridge then on to the coastal footpath all the way to Lulworth. Be warned... the hills get a bit hilly on the coast path…

For the most part, the course follows the hardy Way Trail but in some areas it does differ where our route stays on footpaths on public rights of way.

GPS Tracker hire

Time and position recorded on the leaderboard

Route planned

GPX course file

Finishers medal

The course has no specific marking. Participants are to use either the Geo Tracks navigation app or download the GPX file and use their own device. Remember: getting lost is time wasted, check and double-check your navigation. The route is very simple once you reach the coast path! Keeping your head down and simply plowing on without checking your nav won't end well.

Assistance: If required Geo Tracks will provide a pickup service on course to return participants to the finish point. Further details supplied in the course information email.

From 06:30 - 08:30. You will be allocated a start time which you can change

The start point point is located HERE

The finish point is Church Rd, West Lulworth, Wareham BH20 5SG

Participants must have an electronic navigational device capable of uploading the GPX route to and navigating from

Participants are to be self-supported

Means of navigation, preferably a GPS watch

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)

Food and water

Small torch with spare batteries

A lightweight piece of warm clothing (waterproofed)

A fully charged working mobile phone (waterproofed)