‘Run when you can, walk if you have to, crawl if you must, just never give up.’
‘The ONER’. Dorset Coast Path. 29th - 30th March 2025
Introduction:
in Circa 2007 a man asked Votwo Events if he could run the Jurassic Coast Challenge (3 marathons in 3 days) in ‘One go’. We cant remember if we laughed or cried at the idea but the answer was of course ‘Yes’, and The ONER was born.
After a brief hiatus, during which our friends at Brutal Events took the reins and did a fantastic job, The ONER is back under the organization of Epic Endurance Events Ltd, with Votwo Events providing support.
Billed as one of the toughest foot races on the UK coastline the event sees about 100 runners take on the 85mile route within 24hrs. Run, walk or crawl was the original event slogan and it still stands today 16 years later.
Email: events@epicendurance.co.uk
Event HQ and Registration:
Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy,
Osprey Quay, Portland Dorset, DT5 1SA .- View Location
Distances/prices:
£210. ‘The ONER’. 140KM in one go (24hrs)
Schedule:
Sat 29th March 2025
10:00 Registration opens for the ONER
11:00 Board transport to the start point
12:00 (approx) Start.
12:00 Sunday 30th. Cut off
Whats included in the entry fee:
GPS tracker, supplied by Geo Tracks
Event branded t-shirt
Food and drink on the course at each check point
Transport from the event HQ to the start and back from the finish
Bespoke finishers medal
Free parking at the event HQ
Medical cover
On course support and mini bus pick up for retired participants
Event information pack
Download the Geo Tracks app and select the event/person you wish to track.
Terrain and the route:
The Jurassic coast line is well known for its spectacular views and challenging hills. The route takes in a variety of terrain from coastal footpath to beaches and tracks.
The start point is just outside Charmouth and the course runs from West to East. The ONER will finish at the National Trust Shell Bay Car Park, Studland. Many runners will be pleased to note the route still includes the whole circumnavigation of Portland.
This is ardous costal route following the Jurassic Coast foot path. The route crosses exposed cliff areas and parts are undertaken in the hours of darkness.
If access to the planned is restricted for any reason (inc adverse weather) an alternative will be used where possible. This could take the form of a out and back route.
Event HQ:
This will act as a meeting point, catering area, massage/first aid point and reception. The Event HQ will be based at the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy. Free event carparking will be available at the event HQ.
Checkpoints (CPs):
These are located approximately every 10KM. At each CP you will be ‘checked’ in by the CP staff and your time logged. This means we know where you are on the course and if you are late for a checkpoint we can assist you.
All the CPs will be stocked with energy bars, jelly babies, salty snacks, filled rolls, water, squash, and coke. The half way point will serve hot food and at the finish point a bowl of hot homemade soup will await you. The event medics will be available at the CPs.
Transportation:
Coachs will transport runners from the event HQ/carpark area to the start point and back again from the finish point to the HQ/carpark area. Mini busses will pick up any retired runners on the course and return them to the event HQ.
Checkpoint Cut Offs.
Particpants of the ONER are required to maintain a pace of no less than 5.8KMPH in order to complete the circa 140KM course is 24Hrs.
Any participant outside of this pace will be politely asked to retire from the event at a check point. Transport will be provided to repatriate them to the event HQ.
To see the cut off time for each check point, please scroll up the page to the Geo Tracks embedded map and click on each check point for the relevant cut off.
CP close times will be issued to you along with your actions on emergency card.
Medical assistance:
The course is covered by the medical support team. Every morning at challenge registration the medics will be available to sort out any blisters, tape feet up etc.
Kit list:
Whilst taking part in the ONER it is compulsory for you to carry the following equipment. This kit will be checked at the event registration. We will be enforcing the policy of no kit, no run. If the worst happens to you any of the below kit could really make a difference to your survival and wellbeing.
Essential kit: (to be carried on your person or in your rucksack)
A means of navigation
Actions on sheet (issued at registration)
Whistle
Compass (make sure your compass is attached to you or your kit)
Waterproof top
Long trousers or tights
Gloves (waterproofed in a plastic freezer bag)
Hat (waterproofed in a plastic freezer bag)
Chocolate bar or similar
Small torch with spare batteries
More than 400ml of water or other drink
A lightweight piece of warm clothing (waterproofed)
A fully charged working mobile phone (waterproofed)
A notepad and pencil with your name and your mobile number written on it (waterproofed)
You must carry all the kit on the kit list. No exceptions.
Accommodation:
As Weymouth and Portland are well provided for holiday towns there is no shortage of accommodation available. Here are a couple of suggestions below. Be sure to book early!
The Chesil Beach Holiday Park. 01305833103
The Royal Breakwater Hotel, Castletown, Portland, 01350 820476
Portland Heights Hotel, Yeates Road, Tophill, Portland, 01305 821361
The Portland Lodge, Easton Lane, Portland, 01305 860269
Hotel Aqua, Castletown, Portland, 01305 860269
Cove Holiday Park, Pennsylvania Road, Wakeham, Portland, 01305 821286
Swallows Rest, (Offers camping and motorhome hookups) Martleaves Farm, South Road, Weymouth, 01305 78525
If any runners would like to stay on site in a campervan @ HQ, they will need to book a space via http://www.wpnsa.org.uk/campervans-and-caravans or by calling reception on 01305 866000. The cost is £25 per night (2024 price).
