Bustinskin Events
Portland Coastal Marathon
Next Race: 08/02/2026
The National Sailing Academy, Portland, DT5 1SA
Overall Rating
4.8/ 5
75 reviews
Dan Connolly
Challenging but worthwhile
A great day out, on a hard course. Well marshalled and enjoyable.
My only points for others thinking of doing it-
1. It is treacherous underfoot at points (and the weather was good when I did it) so wear proper trial running shoes
2. It is easy to come off the path at certain points. I would strongly recommend downloading the route to your watch so you can follow along as you. The route is not as obvious as you might think.
Quentin Brocklebank
8th time that run the marathon so guess I like it
Very hard and six hours always in your head as a challenge, but gets me training in January rather than that dry January nonsense : )
Neil Biles
Stunning scenery, great atmosphere, brilliant marshalls and one hell of a challenge. Thank you. Neil Biles #godsrunningman
From start to finish it was simply wonderful. This year the weather was perfect for one of the most challenging Adventure Marathons around the UK coast. Well organised from start to finish it was just brilliant. I'm seriously considering for next year as it is a mighty challenge every time and 2025 would be my eighth Portland Coastal Marathon. Watch this space. Blessings, Neil Biles #godsrunningman
Deborah Clare
Bustinskin! Yep I was beautifully busted
Please please please can you send me my marathon medal ribbon… I am so proud of my
Paul Parmenter
Excellent day out
Neil worthington
Physically hard and technical with beautiful scenery
Faultless, Bustinskin are so organised even the good weather turned up :)
Anonymous
Stunningly savage!
A tiny suggestion: it would be good to have a sign or marshal at the approach to the lighthouse, it would be easy for first-timers to head straight to the aid station as soon it comes into sight. Otherwise fantastic marshals - friendly and encouraging. Thank you Mark & the Bustinskin team. Sue. X
Richard Slater
Brilliant event!
A really well organised event, with lovely marshalls and amazing scenery, I will be back!
Michael Tizard
Another great event. Hard n tough
Four seasons in one day!
You will not get a PB. It is hard work. You will not do a more varied, scenic or satisfying race than this one. Sign up only if you dare!
Anonymous
A tough marathon with stunning views
Adam Frame
The Best!
Don’t change a thing, it was spot on.
Stephen Blight
A brilliant event & venue.
Have completed this one a few times now, every time it’s been a different beastie, mainly due to the weather. Will be back again next year, I love it!
Rachel Bywater
Fab, tough run
Need to watch your feet on this one , not the view , well run with plenty of aid stations
Robert Welman
Epic
Mandy Hunter
Great event as always
Thank you all for a well organised event!
Lewis Smith
Lovely route
Wilma Alf
Amazing run, very challenging
Well organized
Phillipa Rolle
Brutally brilliant
Love this race in one of my favourite places. But it's a toughie and I didn't expect any less. Marshall were blooming awesome and create a great atmosphere x
Harvey Richards
Brilliant location! Great organisation! Couldn’t ask for more