Jurassic Express Hike
Jurassic Express Hike
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Take on a hike with a difference!
The Jurassic Express Trail Hike begins on the beautiful Swanage seafront and takes you on an unforgettable journey through some of the South Coast's most iconic landscapes. This spectacular coastal walking and hiking challenge offers three distances to choose from: 21k (Half Marathon), 16.5k, or 10.5k, making it ideal for walkers and hikers of all abilities.
From the very first steps, you'll enjoy breathtaking Jurassic Coast views, following a route that guides you past unforgettable landmarks such as Old Harry Rocks, Studland, and the majestic Corfe Castle. The terrain combines firm chalk paths with sandy coastal tracks, providing enjoyable, varied walking conditions whether you're taking on a challenge or simply soaking up the scenery.
Your adventure continues even after you reach the finish line. After completing your challenge beneath the historic ruins of Corfe Castle, you'll board a private vintage steam train for a memorable journey back to Swanage. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the nostalgic charm of the Swanage Railway—an unforgettable way to end your Jurassic adventure.
Train tickets are £9 per person and can be purchased during booking. Spectators are welcome and can buy train tickets from the organiser's online shop or on the day.
Click here to see the three route maps!
For more information about the event please click here.
Please note that you will also find Trail Runners taking part in events on the day.
Would you like to take part?
Date: Saturday, 13th March 2027
Location: Swanage Beachfront, Dorset, BH19 1LB
Registration fee: £20
Minimum sponsorship pledge: £150 per adult, children raise what they can
Please note that there will be an additional charge of £9pp for your train ticket(s) payable nearer to the event.
Please state on the booking form the distance you wish to do.
All three routes are open to participants aged 17 and over. They also welcome participants aged 12-16, provided they are accompanied by a participating adult throughout the event, with a 3:1 child:adult ratio.
A parent or guardian must sign up any under-18s who wish to take part.
Please also note that if you are signing up more than one person, you are limited to just 3, so if there are more than 3 of you, you will need to complete multiple bookings.
On the day
Please note that this is not a guided walk, but it will be clearly signed using PINK arrows and PINK tape. They will also mark hazards and road junctions with 'Caution' signs. Please take care at these points.
You will collect a hiking bib number on arrival at the event. Bib numbers should be displayed clearly on the front of you.
Event timings
7:30 am* - Venue Opens
Note there is no specific car parking.
8:30 AM* - All Hiking Distances Start!
The hike kicks off as the walkers cross the start line.
2:00 pm* - The Hike Finishes / Cut-off Time
Your adventure finishes, you will cross the finish line and collect your bag full of goodies.
2:30 pm* - The Event Centre Closes
The venue closes.
* PLEASE NOTE: Times may be adjusted for logistical reasons.
It's a plastic-free event, so please take a reusable cup/bottle for use at the water stations.
First Aid support will be available at the on-course aid stations and the event centre.
Spectators are always welcome at the Jurassic Express Hike and spectators can get train tickets here.
For more information about the hike itself, please click here.
Charity places
Click 'sign up now' to join #TeamShine, and our friendly fundraising team will be in touch.
More information
Participants can purchase their train tickets at a cost of £8pp when you complete your registration details with the event organisers nearer to the time of the event.
Due to the nature of the event, pushchairs, buggies and wheelchairs are not permitted.
Please note that no dogs are allowed on the hikes.

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By signing up you agree to our fundraising terms.
This Fundraiser's Agreement is made between the participant and Spina Bifida • Hydrocephalus • Information • Networking • Equality - SHINE (Shine) of Unit 4 - The Forum, Minerva Business Park, Peterborough, PE2 6FT (Registered charity 249 338. Registered in London 877990. VAT no 135 6056 23).
By accepting a charity place in the above challenge, I agree:
1. To pay Shine a registration fee of the amount above. This fee will be refundable only in exceptional circumstances beyond the control of Shine or the participant.
2. I will let Shine know immediately if I am no longer able to take part in the challenge so that Shine can reallocate my place to another participant if possible. I understand that Shine may be able to transfer my place to the following year or another event, but this decision is at the discretion of Shine and will be discussed with me at the time of cancellation.
3. To use my best endeavours to raise at least the minimum sponsorship listed above for Shine in order to participate in the Challenge named above, and that if I fail to do so I must pay the difference to the Charity.
4. To pay to Shine all sums pledged/received from sponsors not later than 28 days after receipt.
5. I understand that Shine will pay for my challenge costs out of my sponsorship money, with the remainder being used to fund Shine’s work.
6. Wherever possible, to keep details of the names and addresses of, and amount donated or pledged by, all donors and provide such details to Shine upon request.
7. To authorise Shine to store and share your personal information collected from Shine’s online fundraising/event registration form in connection with the organisation and administration of the challenge, with the event organisers. You also agree to and authorise, the event organiser making subsequent contact with you via email, phone and/or mail to enable the organiser to confirm your participation, provide you with important event information and collect any further necessary information from you, such as emergency contact and medical information. We take data protection very seriously at Shine and have all the appropriate data sharing agreements in place with third parties to ensure the protection of your data. You can view our Privacy Policy on our website.
8. To keep Shine up to date with progress and to contact Shine well in advance of putting on any public event.
9. To obtain all fundraising materials direct from Shine and to only produce my own promotional material with Shine’s written approval.
10. To ensure good care and timely return of any Shine equipment (e.g. collection pots)
11. To participate in any publicity activities as requested by Shine, ahead of or after the Challenge, unless agreed in writing with the Charity.
12. To obtain a collector's licence from the local authority before conducting any fundraising in a public place.
13. Not to collect on private property (including shops, pubs etc.) without first obtaining the permission of the owner.
14. Not to raise funds by carrying out house-to-house collections or a lottery.
15. Not to do anything to bring the name of the Charity into disrepute.
16. That any information obtained/used in the course of fundraising will be owned by Shine, and any other client or charity will not be allowed to have the benefit of that information without the Charity's consent.
17. To indemnify Shine in respect of any costs, claims, loss or liability caused to the Charity, as a result of any breach by the participant of the terms of this agreement.
I understand that Shine may terminate my rights to fundraise or to take part in the above event at any time.
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