The Flora Maverick Jurassic Coast Hike 2026
Sunday 18 October 2026
This October, we’re hosting The Flora Maverick Jurassic Coast Hike - a brand-new charity hike event set along one of the most breathtaking coastlines in the UK. This is your chance to unlock a new way to experience the trails with Maverick Race with the option of doing something even bigger: hiking for charity.
The Flora Maverick Jurassic Coast Hike 2026
Sunday 18 October 2026 | Corfe Castle
Set in the heart of Dorset, we are excited to introduce the Flora Maverick Jurassic Coast Hike. This is a walking event designed for those who want to swap the running shoes for hiking boots. Offering two spectacular trail distances - a Half Marathon and a Full Marathon - this is an unforgettable journey along the 95-mile stretch of the world-famous Jurassic Coast.
Choose Your Journey: Two Ways to Enter
We want this incredible adventure to be accessible to everyone. Whether you are walking to support a vital cause or simply taking on a personal challenge, we have an entry option for you and your hiking buddies:
Charity Fundraising Entry: Secure a heavily discounted place by committing to raise vital funds for one of our five incredible charity partners (more info about them can be found below).
Standard Paid Entry: Prefer not to fundraise? No problem. Simply pay for your entry ticket upfront and take on the challenge at your own pace.
A Great Day Out for Friends, Families, and Groups
This event is built on exploration, camaraderie, and challenge at your own pace. Whether you are an experienced long-distance trekker or a group looking for a meaningful challenge, these routes offer the perfect "un-race" atmosphere. It’s a chance to slow the pace, immerse yourself in the landscape, and share a rewarding adventure with friends - and yes, it’s a dog-friendly walk, so your four-legged companions can join the team!
Both routes start near the picturesque village of Corfe Castle, heading across open heathland toward the dramatic coastline:
The Half Marathon (22km): Guides you along sweeping coastal ridge-lines via the Purbeck Way, passing the iconic Old Harry Rocks.
The Full Marathon (43km): An endurance hike taking you deeper into the peninsula, through Durlston Country Park, Winspit Quarry, and the dramatic steps of St Aldhelm's Head, returning via the Hardy Way.
Hiking for a Good Cause (Optional)
For those choosing our Charity Fundraising route, every step you take helps raise vital funds. Join a community of walkers all dedicated to making a difference. We are proud to partner with five incredible charities:
• Alzheimer’s Research UK: Walking for a world free from dementia.
• Asthma + Lung UK: Supporting the fight for everyone’s right to breathe.
• Make-A-Wish UK: Granting life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
• Marie Curie: Providing care and support through terminal illness.
• Samaritans: Ensuring no one has to face their darkest hours alone.
Join us this October for a day of fresh air, big landscapes, and shared purpose.
Why not make a weekend of it? Camp at Burnbake Forest Lodges and turn your walk into a full Purbeck escape.
Burnbake Forest Lodges and Campsite,
Corfe Castle,
Wareham, Dorset,
BH20 5JH
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Marathon
Distance: 43 km
Elevation: + 911 m
Half Marathon
Distance: 24 km
Elevation: + 405 m
Registration
06:15
Start times
Marathon: 07:00
Half Marathon: 08:00
Charity Entry
Please choose who you want to raise money for from one of our five charity partners below. You will be able to choose your preferred distance (Marathon of Half Marathon) after clicking one of the Enter Now buttons.
Participants on the Marathon route must agree to raise £400 for their chosen Charity. Those on the Half Marathon must agree to raise £200.
General Entry
Online entry closes on Monday, 21st September 2026 at 11:00am.
All entries are subject to a small booking fee.
Registration is open to those aged 18 and over. Participants aged 14–17 may attend when accompanied by a parent or guardian, who must complete the registration on their behalf and provide signed parental consent. Please note that children under 14 are not eligible to take part.
The Jurassic Coast Hike Routes
What you get at the Jurassic Coast Hike
Free parking
Fully Marked Course
Outposts
Fully Timed
Online Results
Event Photography
Metal Finishers Medal
Complimentary finisher T‑shirt
Food and Drink Available
Finisher beverage
Full Marathon participants will receive a fresh lunch on route and a hot meal at the finish
This is a dog friendly event. You must add a dog to your entry in order to take part with a dog
Bring your own cup
In an effort to keep our trails clean and preserve the nature around us, we’re aiming to keep our outposts cup free. Please bring a cup or bottle to re-fill.
More Information
As a guide you should always:
• Follow the on course signage
• Listen to on course marshals
• Take care when crossing roads
• Be considerate to others
• Please close all gates, DO NOT litter!
CUTOFF TIMES
The Marathon route is 9pm which results in a finish time of 14 hours. The Half Marathon route is 5pm, with results in a finish time of 9 hours.
OUTPOSTS
There will be 1 outpost on the Half Marathon route and 3 outposts for the Marathon route. The outposts are designed to act as a top-up for what you are already carrying. There will be a range of sweet & savoury snacks as well as gels and electrolyte drink.
There will not be pre-filled water cups available at the outpost. Please have your reusable cup or bottle ready when you arrive and make use of our self-serve water barrels.
PLASTIC FREE
In an effort to keep our trails clean and preserve the nature around us, we’re aiming to keep our outposts cup-free. Please bring a cup or bottle to refill. Speed Cups are available to purchase at each event and online.
Your Hike Kit List
Small rucksack
Mobile phone
Portable charger and cable
Money
Walking boots or shoes
Walking socks
Trekking poles
Waterproof jacket
Trekking trousers with zips
Warm top
Hat or Buff
Sunglasses and sunhat
Sun cream
Water and snacks
Small first aid kit
Jurassic Hike Photos
Getting to the Race
By Car
Free parking at the venue.
By Train
Nearest Station: Wareham (5 min drive to venue)
South Western Rail: London Waterloo - Wareham
Journey Time: Approx 2hr 15mins
By Bus
Check out the Route times on the Purbeck Breezer bus running on a regular basis from Poole bus station, which is 5 mins walk from Poole train station. Poole station is 3 stops closer than Wareham on the same line.
By Taxi
Taxi from Wareham to Corfe: 5-7 Minutes
Jurassic Cabs: 01929 558119
The Flora Maverick Jurassic Coast Hike is proudly sponsored by:
Our Partners
