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The Purbeck Marathon 2026

20.09.2026Swanage (United Kingdom)
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1’0593’474 m D+ ft D+

43.5 km27 mi27 milongest of 2 courses

At a glance

The Purbeck Marathon 2026 took place on Sunday 20 September 2026 in Swanage (England, United Kingdom). Two distances to choose from: 27.4 and 43.5 km.

Longest course: 43.5 km with 1’059 m D+ (24 m per km: hilly terrain). Terrain: 47% trail, 26% forest track and 27% road. Terrain data: © OpenStreetMap contributors.

The 2027 edition takes place on Sunday 26 September 2027. On Kliva, plan your pacing and nutrition for free, then send the plan to your watch.

A volunteer-run trail marathon along the Jurassic Coast of Dorset. All profits donated to local charities.
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2 courses

  1. 27.4km17mi

    626 m D-2’054 ft D-

    17 mi
    No index
    GPX

  2. 43.5km27mi

    1’059 m D+3’474 ft D+

    1’026 m D-3’366 ft D-

    avg 2%

    27 mi
    No index
    GPX

Course analysis

43.5 km27 mi1’059 m D+3’474 ft D+

54effort kmⓘ43.5 km on the map · feels like 54 km27 mi on the map · feels like 54 km
D+
1’059 m3’474 ft
D−
1’026 m3’366 ft
Max alt.
203 m666 ft
Steepest
6%

Segments

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Elevation profile: 27 mi

3 m – 203 m10 ft – 666 ft

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