A group of challengers on the Jurassic Coast Trek

Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge

Take on an epic Dorset Ultra Challenge along the stunning World Heritage Coast. Choose your distance and push yourself through coastal climbs, iconic landmarks and unforgettable scenery, with full support and a finish to celebrate your achievement.

Walk towards a future free from arthritis

Location: Dorset
Date: Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 May 2027
Registration fee: Various options starting from £7.50
Minimum sponsorship target: A range of targets depending on distance

Discover the ultimate coastal adventure on the Dorset Ultra Challenge, set against one of the UK’s most spectacular coastlines. Walk, jog or run along the spectacular World Heritage coastline. Choose from eight distances, from 10K to 100K, and join over 3,000 participants fundraising for an important cause.

Starting near Corfe Castle, the route passes iconic landmarks including Swanage, Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door. With fully supported routes, rest stops, hot food and an incredible event atmosphere.

50% off registration fees – valid until 31 August 2026.    

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Man stood in Arthritis UK running vest

What to expect as an Arthritis UK walker

  • An Arthritis UK running vest or t-shirt
  • welcome pack full of helpful training and fundraising advice
  • Dedicated training and fundraising support from our expert team
  • Access to our closed Facebook group of our community of supporters
  • Constant support throughout your challenge journey from our fundraising team
  • A Ultra Challenge medal (from the organiser), t-shirt, food and drink

Funding options

Full sponsorship for charity

You pay a smaller registration fee for the event and then fundraise the target amount (with our support of course)  

  • 100 km - £25 Registration fee and a fundraising target of £575 
  • 75 km - £22.50 Registration fee and a fundraising target of £475
  • 50km - £20 Registration fee and a fundraising target of £375 
  • 25km - £15 Registration fee and a fundraising target of £275 
  • 10km - £7.50 Registration fee and a fundraising target of £100 

Self funding

You pay the full cost of your registration fee and you can choose whether to fundraise 

  • 100 km - £199 Registration fee and set your own personal fundraising target 
  • 75km - £169 Registration fee and set your own personal fundraising target 
  • 50km - £139 Registration fee and set your own personal fundraising target 
  • 25km - £89 Registration fee and set your own personal fundraising target 
  • 10km - £55 Registration fee and set your own personal fundraising target 

How to enter

Sign up to walk with us on this beautiful challenge route. 

50% off registration fees – valid until 31 August 2026.

Contact us

For more information, contact our team at fundraising@arthritis-uk.org with questions or to get support. 

Thank you for supporting Arthritis UK.

 

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