Jurassic Coast Ultra

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.

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GPS tracker, supplied by Geo Tracks

Live view GPS tracking course maps

Event branded T-shirt

Food and drink on the course

Transport to the start from the event HQ

Bespoke finishers medal

Free parking at the event HQ

Medical cover

On-course support and minibus pick up for retired participants

Event Instructions Pack

Subject to change, use for reference

Event HQ:

The Event HQ will be based at the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy and is the registration, car parking area and transport pick up and return point.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Please note: This kit list has been updated from previous events.

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)