Lulworth Cove Trail Running Challenge
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£33.00 - £68.00
About
Set in the heart of the Dorset coast the Lulworth Cove Trail Running Challenge is perfect for all participants. Offering a distance of 10k to Ultra races there is something for everyone. Whether you're looking to run further or strive for a PB there are plenty of opportunities for all.
Ultra, Marathon , Half Marathon, and 1 more
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Sat, 25 Feb 2023
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Wareham, United Kingdom
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5 to 20m elevation gain per km
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Where and when
Location
Durdle Door Car Park, Unnamed Road, Wareham BH20 5PU, UK
Start times
Sat, 25 Feb 2023
Ultra:
7:30am | Marathon :
8:30am | Half Marathon:
9:30am | 10k:
10:30am Races summary
Here's what races are available for Lulworth Cove Trail Running Challenge
Ultra
32.9mi
£68.00
Marathon
28.6mi
£58.00
Half Marathon
13.2mi
£45.00
10k
10km
£33.00
Route information
Distance: 10k
Elevation: 553 metres / 1749 feet
Terrain: Trails
Route Type: Loop
Elevation: 553 metres / 1749 feet
Terrain: Trails
Route Type: Loop
The 10k race will take you out along the upper coastline towards Weymouth before turning off and heading down to the coastal pathway. This course will take you back via Durdle Door to the finish.
Distance: 21.3k / 13.2 miles (Half Marathon)
Elevation: 678 metres / 2224 feet
Terrain: Trails
Route Type: Loop
Elevation: 678 metres / 2224 feet
Terrain: Trails
Route Type: Loop
The Half Marathon will head further towards Weymouth than the 10k. You will run onwards to Osmington Mills before you rejoin the lower coastal path. As you pick up the lower coastal path take in the stunning views of the coastline as you run to the finish.
Distance: 46k / 28.6 miles (Marathon)
Elevation: 2028 metres / 6654 feet
Terrain: Trails
Route Type: Loop
Elevation: 2028 metres / 6654 feet
Terrain: Trails
Route Type: Loop
The Marathon will guarantee to push your legs harder than the Half Marathon and 10k. Ascending a total of 2028 metres. You will follow the beginning of the Half Marathon before heading past Lulworth Cove and on to St Alban's Head and Poole, before returning to Lulworth.
Distance: 53k / 32.9 miles (Ultra)
Elevation: 2301 metres / 7549 feet
Terrain: Trails
Route Type: Loop
Elevation: 2301 metres / 7549 feet
Terrain: Trails
Route Type: Loop
The Ultra will follow the same route as the Marathon, however, it will turn off the coastal path a bit later. Make sure as you race the Ultra to really embrace all the picturesque scenery the course has to offer. You will then turn off the coastal path and head back to the finish line in Lulworth. This is long-distance with a sizeable amount of elevation so make sure to make use of all of the aid stations along the course.
Aid Stations
There will be a variety of aid stations available throughout each course, these are as follows:
Ultra
- Checkpoint 1: 6k (50.64001 -2.34035)
- Checkpoint 2: 10k (50.63131 -2.35437)
- Checkpoint 3: 18k (50.62075 -2.25548)
- Checkpoint 4: 25k (50.62923 -2.16851)
- Checkpoint 5: 30k (50.63015 -2.1321)
- Checkpoint 6: 38k (50.61139 -2.1303)
- Checkpoint 7: 50k (50.62075 -2.25548)
Marathon
- Checkpoint 1: 6k (50.64001 -2.34035)
- Checkpoint 2: 10k (50.63131 -2.35437)
- Checkpoint 3: 18k (50.62075 -2.25548)
- Checkpoint 4: 25k (50.62923 -2.16851)
- Checkpoint 5: 30k (50.63015 -2.1321)
- Checkpoint 6: 32k (50.61139 -2.1303)
- Checkpoint 7: 44k (50.62075 -2.25548)
Half Marathon
- Checkpoint 1: 10k (50.63131 -2.35437)
- Checkpoint 2: 18k (50.62075 -2.25548)
10k
- Checkpoint 1: 8k (50.62075 -2.25548)
All aid stations will be providing the following products:
- Water
- Squash
- Coke
- Electrolytes
- Sweets
- Crisps
- Nuts
- Chocolate
- Bananas
- Melon
- Cake
- New Potatoes
What's included
- Finisher's Medal
- Trail events co. snood
- Free race photos
- Prizes for top finishers
- Chip-timed results
- Fully-marked route
- Aid stations
- First aid
How to get there
Durdle Door Car Park, Unnamed Road, Wareham BH20 5PU, UK
Get full directionsParking
Parking will be open from 06:00 which will cost £5 which must be paid in cash on arrival.
Event day logistics
Ultra
06:30 Registration opens
07:15 Race Briefing
07:30 Ultra starts
Marathon
07:30 Registration opens
08:15 Race Briefing
08:30 Marathon starts
Half Marathon
08:30 Registration opens
09:15 Race Briefing
09:30 Half Marathon starts
10k
09:30 Registration opens
10:15 Race Briefing
10:30 10k starts
23:59 Event cut-off time
Race Packs
Nothing will be posted out, race packs must be collected on the day from registration.
Cut-off time
There is a 23:59 cut-off time for the Lulworth Cove Trail Running Challenge 2023.
Age Requirements
Age requirements are as follows for the following distances:
- Ultra: Entrants must be 18 years of age or older to participate
- Marathon: Entrants must be 18 years of age or older to participate
- Half Marathon: Entrants must be 17 years of age or older to participate
- 11k: Entrants must be 15 years of age or older to participate
Trail Events Co
The Trail Events Company was founded out of our love for trails and the outdoors, with the company mission aiming to get as many people as we can using and enjoying the trails and National Parks of the UK.
FAQ's
When will I receive my race pack for the Lulworth Cove Trail Running Challenge?
You must collect your race pack on the day of the event from registration at the allotted registration time for the event you have booked.
Where can I park for the Lulworth Cove Trail Running Challenge?
The start line is at the Dagger's Gate Car Park near Durdle Door Holiday Park, it will cost you £5 to race for the day.
Can I run with my dog at the Lulworth Cove Trail Running Challenge?
Yes, you are welcome to run with your dog but only in the Half Marathon and 10k race. Dogs are not allowed to run the Marathon or Ultra.
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