Portland Coastal Marathon 2017
05 February 2017
The Portland Coastal Marathon will be taking place from the iconic Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy on Sunday 5th February 2017.
This is a run of dramatic, rugged cliffs, nationally rare plants, hidden coves and stunning views. The Isle of Portland is a large mass of limestone which is linked to the mainland by the shingle ridge of Chesil Beach. Centuries of quarrying and military presence have altered the natural landscape, leaving visible records of the history of this important part of Dorset. The Isle’s white limestone has been used for construction since Roman times. Nature has reclaimed some of the disused quarries, which become a stunning mass of grasses and wildflowers in the spring and summer months.
The run continues along behind the back of the YOI and down Goat Hill. You will be running past one of the best places and most popular areas to climb in Dorset along the old disused railway line until you reach the back of Rufus Castle.
The 'Spirit of Portland' sculpture which depicts a fisherman and quarryman to represent the two main industries of the Isle can be seen before descending down Lankridge Hill on the Southwest coastal path - towards the Cove Inn - one of the finest pubs in the land (We're not biased in anyway!)
At this point you will cross the timing mat for your half way split and you will be sent on your way for loop 2.
With this naturally stunning location, Olympic facilities, brilliant course support and rewarding finishers mementos, you can enter any of the races and you will be guaranteed a stunning day out.
Portland Coastal Marathon
Early Bird Plus £30
Standard entry £40 from 1st March till end December
Late entry £45 from 1st January 2017
Portland Coastal Half Marathon
Early Bird Plus £20
Standard entry £30 from 1st March till end December
Late entry £35 from 1st January 2017
10k
Early Bird Plus £10
Standard entry £20 from 1st March till end December
Late entry £25 from 1st January 2017
MANDATORY KIT - does not apply to the 10k, however it is advisable to dress in the appropriate kit for the conditions.
MANDATORY KIT It's called "Mandatory," because you must carry it with you. Yes, you can drink your fluids and eat your food. No, you may not ditch your kit with a friend or under a hedge. All participants must carry the following mandatory kit during our races, unless otherwise specifically stated in the race rules. Trail racing is hazardous, but not as hazardous as abandoning the race without a way to stay warm until help can arrive. Kit checks will precede race start. Random kit checks may happen during the race and finish. Participants found to be without the required kit will not be allowed to start and will not be entitled to a refund. Finishers found to be without the required kit will be disqualified and will not be entitled to a refund.
NO KIT = NO NUMBER, NO RESULT, NO REFUND.
MANDATORY KIT
Drink container(s) of 500ml capacity or greater.
Windproof jacket - waterproof is advisable
Emergency nutrition (a gel, energy bar, some sweets, etc.)
Head covering (hat, multi-use covering, hood)
Mobile phone, waterproofed in a bag, charged, on, and with volume up
Foil blanket or full-sized bin liner
Whistle
SMALL First aid kit, including tape (micropore, zinc oxide, flexible, or similar) plasters blister plasters small wound dressing (absorbent pad with a gauze bandage)
It sounds like a lot, but it really isn't. We've had many runners able to manage it all in a very tight, light bundle.
There is a cut off time of 6 hours for the marathon – starting at 09:00 and finishing at 15:00 – the Half will have a cut off time of 4 hours and the 10k will have no cut off as we expect you to be finished within this time scale, if you think you won’t be then please enter something else!
Portland
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Registration open from: 00:00:00
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