How to get into the Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge 2027.

All 5 ways into the Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge in Poole Harbour, with the ballot dates.

Ways in

There are 5 ways into the Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge, each with what it involves and, where we have it, the organizer's own detail.

  1. 01

    First come, first served

    Entry opens on a set date and closes when the field is full.

    At this race: Self Fund: pay for your place in full online now.

  2. 02

    Ballot

    Apply while the ballot is open. Places are then drawn at random from everyone who applied, and those drawn are invited to pay the entry fee.

    At this race: Entries are drawn at random from everyone who applies.

  3. 03

    Charity place

    Take a place from a partner charity and commit to raising a minimum amount for it. Charities usually ask you to apply and choose their runners.

    At this race: Own Place Fundraising: You pay the full Event Place Cost and fundraise for a charity with NO targets, deadlines & only a small admin fee for your charity.

  4. 04

    Tour operator package

    Buy a travel package (usually hotel plus race entry) from an official tour operator. It costs more than entering yourself, but the place is guaranteed.

    At this race: Travel packages that include a guaranteed entry.

  5. 05

    Other

    Another route the organizer offers.

    At this race: Young Persons Discount: 20% off Self Fund price for ages 24 or less; 50% off for ages 16 or less.

Ballot dates

The organizer hasn't announced the ballot dates for the 2027 race yet. Add it to your Radar and we'll tell you when they're out.

  1. Ballot opens

    TBA

  2. Ballot closes

    TBA

  3. Draw

    TBA

  4. Results

    TBA

Charity places and tours

Both are guaranteed places. A charity place asks you to raise a minimum amount; a tour package bundles entry with travel and a hotel.

Charity places

No charity places listed yet.

We're gathering them from organizers. Until then, the official site lists its charity partners.

FAQ

When does the Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge ballot open?
The organizer hasn't announced the ballot dates for the 2027 race yet.
Can I get into the Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge without the ballot?
Yes. Besides the ballot there are 4 other ways in. First come, first served: Self Fund: pay for your place in full online now. Charity place: Own Place Fundraising: You pay the full Event Place Cost and fundraise for a charity with NO targets, deadlines & only a small admin fee for your charity. Tour operator package: Travel packages that include a guaranteed entry. Other: Young Persons Discount: 20% off Self Fund price for ages 24 or less; 50% off for ages 16 or less.

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