Endurancelife CTS Dorset
The Jurassic Coast from Swanage. Graded Extreme.
| Distance | Ascent | Per km |
|---|---|---|
| 52 km Ultra | 1,134 m | 22 m |
| 42.2 km Marathon | 1,018 m | 24 m |
| 21.2 km Half Marathon | 445 m | 21 m |
| 10K | 176 m | 17 m |
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HARD
TRP grade · E2·T3
Start time not confirmed yet — check with the organiser.
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What you’re in for
Out of Swanage along the Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage stretch where the cliffs run through a few million years of geology with the sea underneath the whole time. Endurancelife rate the terrain extreme, which for a coast path means the climbs come one after another rather than being long. Four distances from 10K to an ultra of 32.3 miles with 4,416 ft of climb. Fully marked, no navigation.
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How to enter
Sat, 5 Dec 2026 · Entries open
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Common questions
- The CTS Dorset offers 4 distances: 10K (6.2 miles), Half Marathon (21.2 km / 13.2 miles), Marathon (42.2 km / 26.2 miles), Ultra (52.0 km / 32.3 miles).