Lulworth Cove Challenge

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An annual event set over 7 peaks along the famous Dorset Jurassic coast line. Each year students are encouraged to test their fitness and aptitude for hard physical training in one of a selection of races. For inexperienced and novice runners the standard seven mile course is recommended across a route that is at times so steep that it is almost impossible to run. Current record 1hr 3 seconds

2nd peak coming up

Second race is for the more experienced runners, 14 miles over the same terrain. Upon completion of the course you have to turn around and do it all again. Straight back up the first steep hill which overlooks Lulworth Cove bay and onwards to the turn around point. This is a difficult and challenging run and will push most students to their physical and mental limits. Doesn't sound much; try it. 

Top of 2nd peak looking down

3rd race is 21 miles and strictly for the insane and abnormal. Only two people have so far have had the courage to try this one and been able to complete it successfully. Remember this is not 21 miles running across flat ground, the route is at times very steep and wears you out quickly. Training for the Lulworth run starts early in the year so that students who participate are well prepared.

The loneliness of the long distant runner, heading up final peak towards the turn-around point

2009 line up of those students who completed the course