Oner

Terrain and the route:

The Jurassic coast line is well known for its spectacular views and challenging hills. The 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 ONER will finish at the National Trust Shell Bay Car Park, Studland. Many runners will be pleased to note the route still includes the whole circumnavigation of Portland.

This is ardous costal route following the Jurassic Coast foot path. The route crosses exposed cliff areas and parts are undertaken in the hours of darkness.

If access to the planned is restricted for any reason (inc adverse weather) an alternative will be used where possible. This could take the form of a out and back route.

Zoom

GPS tracker, supplied by Geo Tracks

Event branded t-shirt

Food and drink on the course at each check point

Transport from the event HQ to the start and back from the finish

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

Sat 29th March 2025

10:00 Registration opens for the ONER

11:00 Board transport to the start point

12:00 (approx) Start.

12:00 Sunday 30th. Cut off

Event HQ:

This will act as a meeting point, catering area, massage/first aid point and reception. The Event HQ will be based at the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy. Free event carparking will be available at the event HQ.
Checkpoints (CPs):

These are located approximately every 10KM. At each CP you will be ‘checked’ in by the CP staff and your time logged. This means we know where you are on the course and if you are late for a checkpoint we can assist you.

All the CPs will be stocked with energy bars, jelly babies, salty snacks, filled rolls, water, squash, and coke. The half way point will serve hot food and at the finish point a bowl of hot homemade soup will await you. The event medics will be available at the CPs.

Transportation:

Coachs will transport runners from the event HQ/carpark area to the start point and back again from the finish point to the HQ/carpark area. Mini busses will pick up any retired runners on the course and return them to the event HQ.
Checkpoint Cut Offs.

Particpants of the ONER are required to maintain a pace of no less than 5.8KMPH in order to complete the circa 140KM course is 24Hrs.

Any participant outside of this pace will be politely asked to retire from the event at a check point. Transport will be provided to repatriate them to the event HQ.

To see the cut off time for each check point, please scroll up the page to the Geo Tracks embedded map and click on each check point for the relevant cut off.

CP close times will be issued to you along with your actions on emergency card.

Medical assistance:

The course is covered by the medical support team. Every morning at challenge registration the medics will be available to sort out any blisters, tape feet up etc.

Whilst taking part in the ONER it is compulsory for you to carry the following equipment. This kit will be checked at the event registration. 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 a difference to your survival and wellbeing.

Essential kit: (to be carried on your person or in your rucksack)

A means of navigation

Actions on sheet (issued at registration)

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)

Chocolate bar or similar

Small torch with spare batteries

More than 400ml of water or other drink

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)

You must carry all the kit on the kit list. No exceptions.

As Weymouth and Portland are well provided for holiday towns there is no shortage of accommodation available. Here are a couple of suggestions below. Be sure to book early!

The Chesil Beach Holiday Park. 01305833103

The Royal Breakwater Hotel, Castletown, Portland, 01350 820476

Portland Heights Hotel, Yeates Road, Tophill, Portland, 01305 821361

The Portland Lodge, Easton Lane, Portland, 01305 860269

Hotel Aqua, Castletown, Portland, 01305 860269

Cove Holiday Park, Pennsylvania Road, Wakeham, Portland, 01305 821286

Swallows Rest, (Offers camping and motorhome hookups) Martleaves Farm, South Road, Weymouth, 01305 78525

If any runners would like to stay on site in a campervan @ HQ, they will need to book a space via http://www.wpnsa.org.uk/campervans-and-caravans or by calling reception on 01305 866000. The cost is £25 per night (2024 price).