Ultra Challenge and Dorset charity set up new trekking event

Taking in the views of the World Heritage coastline, the event offers seven different challenges for teams and individuals alike to enter, ranging from a 25km walk to a continuous 100km trek and a 100km two day ‘daylight’ hike.

With a new starting point in Corfe Castle, the route heads down to Swanage, and along through Lulworth Cove, past Durdle Door, with ups and downs to Weymouth at halfway.

For 100km challengers, it’s past Portland Bill, Chesil Beach, and on to West Bay’s cliffs, before a finish line celebration in Bridport.

Events manager at Diverse Abilities Karen Hay said: “The Jurassic Coast is such a gorgeous attraction to have on our doorstep, and so many of us are guilty of not making the most of it, so what better excuse to get adventuring than by raising money for an organisation that is also on your doorstep and always need your support.

“Being part of the Ultra Challenge Series means that you get a whole raft of experts to help you out on the day and in the lead up to the event.

“You can walk, or you can run any of the distances – it really is your challenge, your way.”

All routes provide the option to self-fund the trip, pay a small registration fee and fundraise for Diverse Abilities, or pay for half of your trip and choose a smaller fundraising target for the charity.

Each participant receives free food and drink at regular rest stops, plus support including medics, marshals and massage along the way.

Finishers will receive a glass of fizz, a t-shirt, and a medal.

Registration fees vary and start from £10 depending on the route and distance chosen, and how much fundraising participants would like to carry out.

Early bird discounts end on Sunday October 31. An autumn deal with five per cent off of registration fees and a free technical t-shirt is available until Tuesday, November 30.

Visit diverseabilities.org.uk/Jurassic for further details.