Portland Coastal Marathon

Next Race: 08/02/2026

The National Sailing Academy, Portland, DT5 1SA

Overall Rating

4.8/ 5

75 reviews
Would you recommend it to others? Yes
How did you rate the scenery? 5/5
How did you rate the atmosphere? 5/5
How did you rate the organisation? 5/5
Do you think this was friendly to beginners? Yes
Dan Connolly

Challenging but worthwhile

A great day out, on a hard course. Well marshalled and enjoyable.

My only points for others thinking of doing it-

1. It is treacherous underfoot at points (and the weather was good when I did it) so wear proper trial running shoes

2. It is easy to come off the path at certain points. I would strongly recommend downloading the route to your watch so you can follow along as you. The route is not as obvious as you might think.

Reviewed using Eventrac, Feb 2024
Quentin Brocklebank

8th time that run the marathon so guess I like it

Very hard and six hours always in your head as a challenge, but gets me training in January rather than that dry January nonsense : )

Reviewed using Eventrac, Feb 2024
Neil Biles

Stunning scenery, great atmosphere, brilliant marshalls and one hell of a challenge. Thank you. Neil Biles #godsrunningman

From start to finish it was simply wonderful. This year the weather was perfect for one of the most challenging Adventure Marathons around the UK coast. Well organised from start to finish it was just brilliant. I'm seriously considering for next year as it is a mighty challenge every time and 2025 would be my eighth Portland Coastal Marathon. Watch this space. Blessings, Neil Biles #godsrunningman

Reviewed using Eventrac, Feb 2024
Deborah Clare

Bustinskin! Yep I was beautifully busted

Please please please can you send me my marathon medal ribbon… I am so proud of my

Reviewed using Eventrac, Feb 2024
Paul Parmenter

Excellent day out

Reviewed using Eventrac, Feb 2024
Neil worthington

Physically hard and technical with beautiful scenery

Faultless, Bustinskin are so organised even the good weather turned up :)

Reviewed using Eventrac, Feb 2024
Anonymous

Stunningly savage!

A tiny suggestion: it would be good to have a sign or marshal at the approach to the lighthouse, it would be easy for first-timers to head straight to the aid station as soon it comes into sight. Otherwise fantastic marshals - friendly and encouraging. Thank you Mark & the Bustinskin team. Sue. X

Reviewed using Eventrac, Feb 2024
Organiser comment:

Thanks for the review Sue - but check out the video above of the friendly marshal in place and the sign :)

Richard Slater

Brilliant event!

A really well organised event, with lovely marshalls and amazing scenery, I will be back!

Reviewed using Eventrac, Feb 2024
Michael Tizard

Another great event. Hard n tough

Reviewed using Eventrac, Feb 2024

Four seasons in one day!

You will not get a PB. It is hard work. You will not do a more varied, scenic or satisfying race than this one. Sign up only if you dare!

Reviewed using Eventrac, Feb 2024
Anonymous

A tough marathon with stunning views

Reviewed using Eventrac, Feb 2024
Adam Frame

The Best!

Don’t change a thing, it was spot on.

Reviewed using Eventrac, Feb 2024
Stephen Blight

A brilliant event & venue.

Have completed this one a few times now, every time it’s been a different beastie, mainly due to the weather. Will be back again next year, I love it!

Reviewed using Eventrac, Feb 2024
Rachel Bywater

Fab, tough run

Need to watch your feet on this one , not the view , well run with plenty of aid stations

Reviewed using Eventrac, Feb 2024
Robert Welman

Epic

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Mandy Hunter

Great event as always

Thank you all for a well organised event!

Reviewed using Eventrac, Feb 2024
Lewis Smith

Lovely route

Reviewed using Eventrac, Feb 2024
Wilma Alf

Amazing run, very challenging

Well organized

Reviewed using Eventrac, Feb 2024
Phillipa Rolle

Brutally brilliant

Love this race in one of my favourite places. But it's a toughie and I didn't expect any less. Marshall were blooming awesome and create a great atmosphere x

Reviewed using Eventrac, Feb 2024
Harvey Richards

Brilliant location! Great organisation! Couldn’t ask for more

Reviewed using Eventrac, Feb 2024

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