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Tracking link for the Jurassic Extinction and all other distances this weekend.
105 mile race starts at 8am on the 22nd
100km at 9pm on the 22nd
50km at 8am on the 23rd
30km at 10am on the 23rd
JURASSIC EXTINCTION 105 MILE ULTRA 2024 Sat 22nd Jun GPS Live Tracking
We’ve just won another Gold Award from !
This was for our 2024 Devon Coast to Coast event, scoring an average of 4.77 out of 5 stars by our participants this year. Thanks to everyone who took the time to leave us a review.
A few people mentioned the spacing between aid stations / checkpoints, so in 2025 we’ll be adding a few more. In addition to our 4 indoor and 2 outdoor existing aid stations, there will be a further 4!
Read the reviews on our website and join us in 2025!
Devon Coast to Coast 112 miles
Devon 75km
Devon 100km
Exmoor in a day marathon
17-18th May 2025
Entries now open!
Something we’ve been thinking about for a while, and now here they are!
This year, we are slowly moving away from metal medals shipped from the other side of the world. These beautiful solid oak mini trophies are made by a small family businesses, right here in the South West.
For our remaining events this year, most distances will have an option to receive one of our existing medals or one of these wooden trophies. This is just one of the steps we are taking to be a little more sustainable.
Display them in your house, or use it as a coaster on your desk at work to let people know that you do cool stuff on your days off 😎
Who’ll be the first to collect the full set?
Our Jurassic Coast trophies are double faced, with the event logo on one side and the distance you’ve completed on the other.
For now, we’re continuing with belt buckles for all of our 100+ mile races, but this is under review for next year.
We are looking for a few extra helpers to work alongside our team on the Jurassic Coast event next weekend. This could be anything from a couple of hours to a full day, helping at one of our checkpoints / aid stations. Volunteers will receive a discounted or free race entry in return for their time.
Positions available:
Nothe Fort, Weymouth, 4-9pm 22nd June
Sidmouth, various time slots all day 23rd June
Exmouth, various time slots all day 23rd June
If you live closer to another part of the course, we could also find you a job somewhere else. Please contact us for details.
Thanks, Justin.
Introducing 7 more people to our South West Trident Club 🔱
Membership of this exclusive club requires a finish within cut off times at all three of our longest races.
These are:
Devon Coast to Coast
Jurassic Extinction*
North Coast 110 miles
We have decided to discontinue the original 120 mile Jurassic Extinction, but this name has now been given to the 105 mile race that replaces it. This is the new qualifier for the South West Trident, so we now have some extra finishers joining the club!
The following people have completed all 3 of these races.
1, Adam Mulholland - North Coast 110 miles 2020
2. Chris Gill (left) - North Coast 110 miles 2020
3. Graham Willis (left) - Devon Coast to Coast 2022
4. Robert Bramall - North Coast 110 miles 2022
5. Liza French - Devon Coast to Coast 2022
6. Wiebke Lammers - North Coast 110 miles 2022
7. Bea Griffiths - Jurassic Extinction 105 miles 2023
Adam was the first person to compete the challenge of completing all 3 races. He won the North Coast 110 mile race in 2020 on the wettest day on record for Exmoor! He was followed a few hours later by Chris Gill.
Liza French was the first female to complete the challenge with her finish on the Devon Coast to Coast in 2022.
Congratulations to you all! 🔱
Crib Goch and Crib y ddysgl before the sun came out.
Entries for the Jurassic Coast 100 close at the end of the day tomorrow (Thursday 13th June)
Jurassic Extinction 105 Miles (South Haven Point, Poole to Exmouth) 8am 22nd June.
Jurassic Coast 100km (Weymouth to Exmouth) 9pm 22nd June.
Jurassic Coast 50km (Lyme Regis to Exmouth) 8am 23rd June.
Jurassic Coast 30km (Beer to Exmouth) 10am 23rd June.
The Salt Settlers Six Hour Race.
SATURDAY 2ND NOVEMBER 2024
A brand new six hour race around the Lower Otter valley (11am-5pm)
Complete as many 4.4km loops as you can in 6 hours
Flat course, well nearly (12m per loop)
5 loops for a half marathon
10 loops for a marathon
Open to runners and walkers
Access to aid station after every loop
Special memento for all participants
Cafe, bar and hot showers at the event base (Budleigh Salterton Cricket Club)
Entries now open!
The early bird catches the worm.
Up before the birds on Saturday for the Welsh 3000s. A 4:30am start and 3 peaks ticked before 8am. Howard and his team of walkers on the summit of Snowdon. Just another 11 peaks to go! ⛰️
I’ve been guiding the Welsh 3000s regularly since 2001, when I first ran the route. Since then, I’ve lost count of how many full traverses or multi day attempts I’ve worked on. It has been an absolute pleasure to develop this further over the last 9 years with the Climb South West family.
“Tough” and “challenging” are words often used to describe anything from a muddy 5km run right through to climbing some of the highest mountains in the world. The Welsh 3000s is a genuinely tough and challenging day out, and not much easier if you choose to do it over 2 or even 3 days. It does, however, take you through some of the most beautiful mountain scenery that the UK has to offer.
Massive thanks to the team last weekend for their hard work, long hours and support throughout the duration of the event.
Planned dates for next year are 7-8th June 2025.
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More pictures from the Welsh 3000s last weekend.
What a spectacular weekend in Snowdonia for the Welsh 3000s Challenge. The weather was a little grim pre dawn for the start and Crib Goch, but it got better and better as the day went on for our sub 20hr teams! Unfortunately, the rain returned for the second day of the 2 day challenge, but they got the job done! 💪🏼
Congratulations to everyone who got involved this weekend and big thanks to the CSW team.
For anyone walking the South West Coast Path or taking part on the Jurassic Coast 100 (all distances) next week. There has been another cliff fall at Ladram Bay. A short section of the coast path has been closed off with a new diversion in place. This has been clearly marked by the caravan park and is easy to follow. It adds very little extra distance.
We’ve updated the route on our website.
Our teams at Foel Fras, the final peak on the Welsh 3000s challenge before descending to the finish.
The single day teams had an incredible evening over the Carneddau range. The runners made it down in time for a BBQ in the sunshine and the walking group reached the last summit just after sunset.
The two day group had very different conditions today, with heavy rain and strong, bitterly cold winds. However, they got the job done 💪🏼
Congratulations to you all!
A damp start for our teams on the Welsh 3000s this morning but beautifully sunny over the Carneddau to finish! ☀️☀️
Warm up for the Welsh 3000s on Siabod with the team 😎
We ran the Lyme Regis to Seaton undercliff the other day in both directions. It’s still a technical section through the “lost world”, with lots of steps and tree roots. There have been significant path improvements over the last year however, with lots of Ash trees removed too. The “marmite” section for some, but maybe now they’ve sprinkled a bit of sugar on it! 😅
There is a “Road Closed” sign roughly 1.5km from the Lyme Regis end. This is for vehicles only, but it is definitely open for runners and walkers!
We checked out the Pinhay loop as part of this run. Although it’s not actually on the South West Coast Path or our event route, it’s well worth checking out if you are in the area! 😍
Not long to go now until the Jurassic Coast 100 and Jurassic Extinction. Entries close next week.
Norm’s Helium Loops is back on the 22nd March 2025. Entries open tomorrow!
Norm’s Helium Loops will return on Saturday 22nd March 2025.
Our event will run for a maximum time of 24 hours (2pm on Saturday 22nd – 2pm on Sunday 23rd March 2025)
Complete as many 5.5km loops as you can. Each loop involves climbing 250m. No time limit per loop!
4 loops will be a half marathon distance but with a crushing 1,000m height gain
Complete 8 loops for a marathon
Complete 18 loops for 100km
Complete 30 loops in 24 hours for 100 miles!
“Norm’s Lightweight” option, same as above but a maximum of 8hrs
Open to individuals and pairs (pairs will participate as a relay, with one runner on the course at a time. You can run as many loops as you like before swapping over. You can swap as many times as you like).
Entries open tomorrow!
3 weeks to go!
Who’s getting excited about the Jurassic Coast 100k?
A 9pm start and 25hrs to complete, this event is open to runners and walkers. The record is 10hrs 47, but anyone expecting to take 20hrs or more is equally welcome. Get involved!
He’s done it again!
Richard Meston took on our North Coast 110 Mile race in 2022 and wrote a book about it. “Buckle Down” is so much more than just a tale about a long run on the coast path. Grab yourself a copy on Amazon and read all about it.
Last year, Rich completed another one of our 3 big races, the Jurassic Coast 105 mile race. Guess what.. he wrote a book about it! Now available in paperback from Amazon.
He’s entered the same race again this year, so he must have enjoyed it! The race is now called the “Jurassic Extinction”. Get yourself a copy of “Running with Dinosaurs” and find out more. It’s also available for Kindle.
Maybe Rich will return in 2025 and run the Devon Coast to Coast, completing the South West Trident. He might even write a book about it! 🔱😃
Who’s missing the Devon Coast to Coast already? Here’s your adventure, in 5 minutes, captured by Jez Turner.
Grab a cup of tea and enjoy.
Climb South West's Devon Coast to Coast 2024
Devon Coast to Coast 2024.
Loads of lovely reviews coming in from participants via . Read them for yourselves on our website.
If you took part in any of the distance options this year, we’d love to hear from you. We’ve sent you a link by email, but this can also be found on our website.
Thanks
📷 Jez Turner
Devon Coast to Coast 2024 by Jez Turner
Start line scenes at the Devon Coast to Coast Ultra and Devon 75km. Look those smiling faces! 😃☀️☀️
Photos from out on the course coming soon.
Good luck to Matt Dalton as he takes on the Wild Horse 200 mile race in South Wales today.
Matt has completed all of our longest races, and some of them every single year! If he isn’t running, he can usually be found helping out somewhere. It looks like he’s found a bar already, so I’m sure he’ll be fine! 🍺 🍺😂
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A brand new six hour race around the Lower Otter valley. Complete as many 4.4km loops as you can in 6 hours. 2nd November 2024, Budleigh Salterton, Devon.
Sid Valley Ring Half Marathon 2024 Filmed by Jez Turner
The Salt Settlers Six, a new six hour race coming to Budleigh Salterton in East Devon on the 2nd November.
Norm's Helium Loops 24hr race was an absolute blast. Thanks to everyone who got involved! Our overall winner this year was James Bennett, who completed 26 loops in 24 hours. That's 143km with 6,500m height gain! 1st lady, and setting a new record was Kate Bennett (no relation to James), who completed 22 loops. That's 121km with 5,500m height gain! Join us next year for the 24 hour Norm's Helium Loops, or the 8 hour version, Norm's Lightweight. Planned date is Saturday 22nd March 2025. Can't wait until then, don't worry, we have something new and exciting planned for November this year. More details to follow... Video by Jez Turner.
Norm’s Helium Loop course check ahead of the event this weekend. There’s still time to join us, entries close tomorrow. #normsheliumloops #normslightweight #trailrunning #ultrarunning #eastdevon
High Peak, near Sidmouth. It’s our favourite location on the Devon section of the Jurassic Coast. It requires a short diversion from the South West Coast Path to reach the trig point, but well worth the effort! 😍 Definitely feeling more like spring out there today ☀️☀️ #highpeak #trigpoint #trailrunning #southwestcoastpath #eastdevon
Bellever Tor, the half way point on Dartmoor in a day. Join us here on the 14th September 2024. #dartmoorinaday #dartmoorultra #dartmoorchallenge #trailrunning #ultrarunning #walkingchallenge #dartmoor
Thanks to everyone who joined us on Dartmoor yesterday for the Winter Traverse. We had sleet, snow and even a little bit of sunshine! Big thanks to the safety team and all the lovely volunteers who help to make events like this possible. See you on the next one!
Jez took his camera for a lap around Norm's Helium Loop just before the storm arrived. How many 5.5km loops could you do in 24hrs? Take it on solo, as a pair, or team of 4. 8hr “Norm’s Lightweight” option available. Full details and entries through our website. Join us here on the 23-24th March 2024.
We have a new venue for the Sir Walter Raleigh Round Half Marathon and Third Marathon. Hot showers, changing facilities, cafe and bar at the newly finished Budleigh Salterton Cricket Club. We are super excited about being the first group to use this venue. We’re sure you’ll love the new finish too! Less than 40 places left now. Get yours soon!
Just a little reminder for anyone doing the East Devon 8 or 5 Trigs this weekend. You MUST NOT attempt to take the short cut by wading across the mouth of the river Otter. Increased tidal flows due to the flood restoration project and recent rain have made this very dangerous.
A tour of the Norm’s Helium Loops course with Sam, the ever psyched Springer. Join us here on the 18-19 March 2023. 5.5km and 250m ⬆️⬇️ per loop One loop per hour, every hour to stay in the race Camping available all weekend
Exmoor Coast 55km runners join the North Coast 110km and 110 mile runners as they path through Combe Martin. An uphill start and the hilliest part of the course awaits them! #exmoorcoast55 #exmoorcoast #ultrarunning #trailrunning #southwestcoastpath #exmoor
Matt Hart wins the North Coast 110 Mile Ultra in a mind blowing time of 23hrs 21 minutes! A new course record and fastest known time 👊 North Coast in a day! 🏃🏻♂️ 💪🏼 #northcoast110 #ultramarathon #ultrarunning #trailrunning #southwestcoastpath #FKT
The North Coast 110 Mile Ultra start this morning. The 110km runners will join them tonight at 8:30pm. #northcoast110 #ultrarunning #trailrunning #northdevon #hartlandquay #southwestcoastpath #ultratrailevents
What a place to start a race! Fancy getting involved next year? Provisional date is Saturday 24th June 2023. Thanks to Kelp and Fern for the drone footage.
Nothe Fort in Weymouth, what an amazing new start venue for the Jurassic Coast 100km. Our 100 and 120 mile runners also dropped in here to refuel after 40 miles. Looking forward to June 2023 already! #jurassiccoast100 #jurassicextinction #jurassiccoast #ultrarunning #nothefort
James Graham absolutely smashed the record for the Devon Coast to Coast (Two Moors Way). He endured a very hot day crossing Dartmoor and heavy rain overnight on Exmoor. A new Fastest Known Time of 22hrs 51 minutes and 59 seconds! An incredible achievement 💪🏼💪🏼 #devoncoasttocoast #twomoorsway #fastestknowntime
Pretty broken after nearly 27hrs on the go, I opened my phone to see a load of messages from worried people. My tracker had stopped recording 5hrs earlier. With the end in sight, somehow my sense of humour was still intact. “Nothing to it” 😂 Thanks Paddy Buckley, your round is a monster. I hated it at times, but I bloody loved it! #paddybuckley #paddybuckleyround #trailrunning #ultrarunning #snowdonia
