The Purbeck Marathon
The Purbeck Marathon offers a unique blend of adventure and endurance,
promising memories that last a lifetime.
20th Sept 2026
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Both distances are licensed by the Trail Running Association and will adhere to UK Athletics rules.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: 20th September 2026
Race Start: 9:00am
Location: Swanage, Purbeck
Cutoffs: 7hrs 11 minutes
Minimum Age: 18
Mandatory Kit
Running vest or belt
Capacity to carry 500ml water
GPS device (e.g. phone/watch/inreach) with route uploaded
Fully charged mobile phone
Foil blanket
Whistle
Recommended Items
Trail running shoes
Technical running clothing
Sufficient fuel (gels, chews etc)
Dates & Details
Early Bird Booking Ends
Sign up by midnight March 31st to enjoy our early-bird discount
Tuesday 31st March, 2026
Registration Ends
Registration will close at midnight on Sunday 13th September
Sunday 13th September, 2026
Bib Collection, Swanage
Bib collection will be available in Swanage, on the afternoon of 19th Sept, at the Planet Purbeck Festival on Shore Road. Come and meet our charity partners, learn about the nature along the route and enjoy some live music.Â
Bibs will also be available at the race start 7:30-8:30am on the 20th September
Saturday 19th September, 2026
Race Day, Swanage Downs
7:30 – 8:30am Bib Collection & Bag Drop
8.45am Race Briefing                      Â
9am Marathon StartsÂ
9.30am 16 Mile Starts
Sunday 20th September, 2026
Finish Line, Swanage waterfront
What a moment! Cross the finish line, enjoy a well earned rest, (and a dip in the sea ?!) and reflect on a great challenge completed
Sunday 20th September, 2026
The Purbeck Marathon 2027
Go again?
Sunday 19th September, 2027 (TBC)