South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge
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South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge
The event takes place on Saturday 25 July 2026 around the South West Coast Path and Exmoor, with a basecamp located in Dunster near Dunster Castle. It offers supported walking, jogging, and running options, basecamp camping, festival style hospitality, parking and transfers. There are solo challenger and Ultra March categories, plus a Trailblazerz option for faster runners.
Distances offered include:
- 50 km loop, ~1600 m climb, Dunster basecamp start and finish
- 25 km options, ~600 m or ~1000 m climb, two half-loop choices
- 10 km loop around the Deer Park next to the castle
The route is fully signed with arrows and night glow-sticks and includes GPS tracking via an event app. Covered rest stops appear about every 12.5 km with larger stops about every 25 km; these have marquee cover, catering, seating, medical and welfare tents, and changing areas. Catering includes snacks roughly every 12.5 km and meals about every 25 km, with dietary options and lighter choices for runners.
Medical support comprises doctors, paramedics, first aid, podiatrists and massage teams, plus mobile emergency medical teams coordinated from a 24 hour control room. Finishers receive a medal, finisher T-shirt, a glass of fizz and an official certificate. Shuttle buses and parking are available and there are bookable extras for transfers and camping packages. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
