South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge
Sat 2 Aug 2025 Minehead, Somerset, UK

South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge

Challenge yourself for charity on the famous coastal path and Exmoor from the base camp in the shadows of Dunster Castle with distances from 10K right up to 50km there's something for everyone!

5 races

  • Sat 2 Aug
  • #1 of 5
Dunster Castle, Minehead

Full 50km

07:00

Age 18 & over

£139

  • 50 km trail running + 1600 m ascent
  • Sat 2 Aug
  • #2 of 5
Dunster Castle, Minehead

25km Loop

09:00

Age 14 & over

£89

  • 25 km trail running + 600 m ascent
  • Sat 2 Aug
  • #3 of 5
Dunster Castle, Minehead

1st Half

08:00

Age 14 & over

£89

  • 25 km trail running + 600 m ascent
  • Sat 2 Aug
  • #4 of 5
Dunster Castle, Minehead

2nd Half

10:00

Age 14 & over

£89

  • 25 km trail running + 1000 m ascent
  • Sat 2 Aug
  • #5 of 5
Dunster Castle, Minehead

The Dunster 10K

10:00

Age 15 & over

£39

  • 10 km trail running + 300 m ascent

Event overview

If you're keen to take on a proper challenge, shape up, re-energise and support an important cause, this ultra will help you go further than ever before - whether you walk, jog or run your way to the finish line.

You'll be supported all the way from the moment you sign up with an event app, online guides, forums and training walks. On the challenge there are safe venues, camping options, fully signed routes, chip timing, marquee rest stops, fantastic food and drink and expert safety, medical and welfare teams to get you over the finish line where you'll receive a huge cheer, medal, glass of fizz, t-shirt, massage, BBQ and more!

Challenge options

  • 50km loop challenge

    50km, at your pace, through the day and into the night if you’re walking.

  • 25km loop challenge

    25km at your own pace.

  • 1st half challenge 25km

    1st half of the 50km loop – along the coastal path.

  • 2nd half challenge 25km

    2nd half of 50km loop – up and over Exmoor – back to basecamp.

  • Dunster 10K

    10km loop – up and around the Deer Park next to the Castle.

  • Event village
  • Newcomers

Solo or with others

Taking on an ultra trek or run is a serious challenge and tough for most people, but also achievable with the right training plan which you'll get access to when you sign up. This challenge is fully supported meaning it's the perfect way to have-a-go at a longer distance.

Charity challenge

Fundraising for a cause close to your heart is part of the challenge and you'll receive a wealth of support, advice and tips from your chosen charity to make sure you smash your fundraising target.

  • Accommodation
  • Bag storage
  • Bag transfer
  • Bar
  • BBQ
  • Cafe
  • Camping
  • Changing facilities
  • Coast
  • Entertainment
  • Free parking
  • Music
  • Rural
  • Showers
  • Toilets

Event HQ

Dunster Castle
Dunster
Minehead
Somerset
TA24 6NY
UK

Map

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Charity places

Charity places are also available in this event. Secure your place now with one of our charity partners.

Get charity place

Races at event

  • Sat 2 Aug
  • #1 of 5
Dunster Castle, Minehead

Full 50km

07:00

Age 18 & over

£139

  • 50 km trail running + 1600 m ascent
  • Sat 2 Aug
  • #2 of 5
Dunster Castle, Minehead

25km Loop

09:00

Age 14 & over

£89

  • 25 km trail running + 600 m ascent
  • Sat 2 Aug
  • #3 of 5
Dunster Castle, Minehead

1st Half

08:00

Age 14 & over

£89

  • 25 km trail running + 600 m ascent
  • Sat 2 Aug
  • #4 of 5
Dunster Castle, Minehead

2nd Half

10:00

Age 14 & over

£89

  • 25 km trail running + 1000 m ascent
  • Sat 2 Aug
  • #5 of 5
Dunster Castle, Minehead

The Dunster 10K

10:00

Age 15 & over

£39

  • 10 km trail running + 300 m ascent