The Jurassic Coast Challenge invites you to walk, jog or run a distance along a signed route, with free food and drink at regular rest stops, plus support including medics, marshals and massage.
Get the ‘Ultra Challenge’ support & hospitality all the way – helping you to push yourself further and achieve something really special for Refuge. Join 3,000 adventurers of all experience levels & ages and Walk, Jog or Run the spectacular Jurassic Coast – a World Heritage Site. Choose from the full 100km challenge, 75km, a 50km half challenge, a 25km quarter, Jurassic Marathon or even a 10km distance.
Starting from Corfe Castle, the route heads to Swanage, then along to Lulworth Cove, past Durdle Door, with ups and downs all the way to the Weymouth halfway point. For 100km challengers – it’s past Portland Bill, nature reserves, along the western end of Chesil Beach to West Bay’s famous cliffs, before a finish line celebration in vibrant Bridport.
It will test spirit & determination but is totally achievable with good preparation and the Ultra Challenge support. With 50km, 25km and 10km challenge options also available – there’s a challenge here for everyone – and you can join as an individual or as a team of friends / family.
You may have to dig deep at times, you’ll meet new friends along the way, and the journey will be unforgettable! As you cross the finish line, you’ll get a big welcome from the cheer squad, a glass of fizz, t-shirt, and a special medal to celebrate your achievement
As Refuge are an official partner on this event, you get a 25% discount on the ‘Full Sponsorship’ registration fee when signing up to support us.
Click here for full details of prices and to sign up: Associate Partners – Ultra Challenge.
What you’ll get from being part of Team Refuge:
- Friendly fundraising support from our Refuge Events team.
- An Ultra Challenge cheer squad on the day to support you and cheer you on!
- A fundraising pack filled with lots of ideas to help you reach your fundraising target.
- An epic finish line moment, with a glass of fizz, medal and t-shirt
- A Refuge T-shirt*.
- Knowing that you’ll be raising vital funds for Refuge to support women and their children who are experiencing domestic abuse.
*To ensure as much money as possible goes to our services, we will send you your running vest once you’ve raised £30.
Click here to view the full list of prices and to sign up.
Why choose Refuge?
1 in 4 women will experience domestic abuse in her lifetime.
One woman is killed by an abusive partner or ex every five days, on average.
Refuge provides a range of life saving services to help rebuild the lives of women and their children, free from fear and violence. We make sure the experiences of survivors are at the heart of our work and help amplify their voices. Our specialist staff understand the diverse and complex needs of those experiencing abuse and we are experts in the dynamics of domestic abuse and gender-based violence.
Domestic abuse and violence against women and girls will only end when we create gender equality. Refuge is a feminist organisation striving for inclusivity and equality and our feminism is intersectional. Every day we work extensively and closely with survivors of domestic abuse, ensuring their diverse and varied experiences and needs are central to everything we do. We are committed to a world where domestic abuse and violence against women and girls is not tolerated, and where women and children can live safely.
Join Team Refuge today to make this a reality.
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