Events
Weymouth is proud to host over 150 events throughout the year, embracing the area’s rich diversity of facilities and natural venues. From family festivals, sporting challenges to art and craft shows these are an abundant part of the annual calendar.
Whether casual visitor, enthusiast or participant there is plenty of inspiration, adventure and interest for you, all mixed with a warm blend of local hospitality, enthusiasm and passion. Take a look through the Calendar which is sure to excite, entertain and create memories.
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Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge
17 May @ 7:00 am - 18 May @ 8:30 pm

Walk, Jog or Run anywhere from 10km to 100km on a tough but stunning route, and experience an overwhelming sense of achievement as you finish. Whatever your pace, experience, or age, an Ultra Challenge is achievable with our support and your determination.
We have the Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge right on your doorstep over the weekend of 17-18th May 2025. We welcome anyone and have flexible funding options to fundraise for charity if there’s a cause close to your heart you want to bring awareness to. Or just fund yourself and push yourself further than ever before!
With a range of distances to choose from, take your pick and find a challenge that suits you! The Full 100km Challenge route stretches from Corfe Castle to Bridport with over 2,300 metres of climb, taking in some of the UK’s finest coastline. With a halfway point at Weymouth, your options also include a 75km challenge, 50km challenges, a NEW Weymouth Marathon & 25km distance options as well a family friendly Bridport 10K looped challenge – there’s a 2025 Jurassic Coast Challenge waiting for you!
Over 200,000 adventurers have taken on an Ultra Challenge® so far and the 18 unique events make up the UK’s biggest & best series of treks & trail runs. We pride ourselves on providing full & unparalleled support for all challengers along the route, with rest stops including snacks, meals, hot & cold drinks, marquees, medics, trek masters on the route with you and of course a medal & t-shirt at your finish line! There’re transfers from your finish back to your start if you’re on a linear route, as well as transfers from local stations to your start line, bookable meals & camping.
Time to set a new goal? Enjoy the great British countryside and Push Yourself Further at your pace! Whoever you are – if you’re up for a challenge, it has to be an Ultra Challenge®.
Related Events
Throughout the Year
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Park Run
Weekly Saturday morning 5k Park Run, 9am. Free to join, register online. |
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Junior Park Run
Weekly Sunday morning 2k Park Run, 9am. Free to join, register online. |
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Weymouth Libraries
Join regular fun events for the whole family at libraries in Weymouth, including story times, rhyme times, chatterbooks and more. More information on the town’s libraries can be found here. |
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Radipole and Lodmoor RSPB Reserves
Walks and family fun days are held throughout the year. |
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Weymouth Football Club
Catch up on all the big matches here. All events are subject to change / cancellation due to weather / operational constraints. Please check details before travelling. All information correct at time of entry. For the latest information, please refer to our Facebook and Twitter pages. |