Eightmile Events
Beat The Ferry 50k
Next Race: 11/07/2026
Knoll Beach Cafe, Studland, Swanage, BH19 3AQ
Beat The Ferry is a 50km trail running race starting on Studland beach and following the Purbeck way. Highlights: Knoll Beach, Sandbanks Chain Ferry, Studland Beach, Old Harry Rocks, Purbeck Way, Corfe Castle, South West Coast Path.
One runner is chosen to be “the Ferry”, starting at the back and moving steadily through the field. Your goal is simple: finish ahead of them. Beat the Ferry and earn a special reward. Finish the race and earn something even better – a hard-won, unforgettable experience in one of the UK’s most striking landscapes.
Location
Directions
By car, follow signs for Studland and the Sandbanks Chain Ferry from Swanage or Wareham. On-site National Trust parking is available.