South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge

A supported summer walking, jogging and running challenge on the opening section of the South West Coast Path, based at Dunster Castle with options from 10K to 50K.

South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge is a summer coastal-and-moorland endurance event on the first section of the 630-mile South West Coast Path. From the Dunster Castle basecamp, participants head to Minehead and west towards Porlock with Bristol Channel views, before 50km challengers climb into Exmoor National Park to Dunkery Beacon.

Distances on the day include a 50km loop, multiple 25km options (loop or half routes) and the family-friendly Dunster 10K. The event has a festival-style basecamp with optional camping, bar and music, plus fully supported rest stops, hot food, medics and massage.

Starts (Sat 24 Jul 2027):
50km Loop Challenge: 07:00 (additional waves 07:30–09:00)
25km Loop Challenge: 08:30 (waves 08:30–09:00)
25km 1st Half (Dunster to Porlock): 08:30 (waves 08:30–09:00)
25km 2nd Half (Porlock to Dunster): 10:00
Dunster 10K: 10:00

Event HQ: Dunster Castle, Dunster, Minehead, Somerset TA24 6NY.