Trail

The Beast - Stairway to Heaven!

📅 September 5, 2027 (estimated date)📍 Corfe Castle · United Kingdom

⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information

The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (September 6, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.

Available distances

12.5 mi

Races on the programme

Race	Distance	Elevation gain
The Beast	—	1,696 ft

About

The Beast - Stairway to Heaven! is a 20.1 km trail race in Dorset, starting from Corfe Castle Common on 5 September 2027 at 10:30, with around 517 metres of elevation gain.

The route passes through Worth Matravers and then follows the coast path with sea views before returning to Corfe. Punctuated by several hills, this undulating course offers a tough challenge in a picturesque setting.

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