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Portland Coastal Marathon 2027

Race day
Sunday, 14 February 2027
Location
Weymouth/Portland, Dorset, UK, UK
Distance
26.2 mi / 42.2 km

Portland Coastal Marathon: 14 February 2027, from Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy, Osprey Quay, Portland. Entry, route and a pace chart.

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Portland Coastal Marathon Race Timeline

Training Phase Build Phase Taper Race Week Race Day Race Completed

157 days to go

More than 84 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before marathon-specific training ramps up.

Generated mark — no elevation published for this course

Portland Coastal Marathon 2027: quick answers

When is Portland Coastal Marathon 2027?

Portland Coastal Marathon 2027 takes place on Sunday, 14 February 2027.

Where does Portland Coastal Marathon start?

Portland Coastal Marathon starts at Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy, Osprey Quay, Portland. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.

How many miles is Portland Coastal Marathon?

Portland Coastal Marathon is 26.2 miles (42.2km).

How much does Portland Coastal Marathon cost to enter?

Roughly £27–£44 depending on distance (10K to Marathon); optional technical T-shirt £15

Key Race Metrics & Overview

Date
Sunday, 14 February 2027
Distance
26.2 miles / 42.2km
Location
Weymouth/Portland, Dorset, UK, UK
Start Point
Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy, Osprey Quay, Portland
Surface
Road/coastal path

Not published by the organiser at the time of writing: finish point, start time, cut-off time, age requirement, tracking app. Verus records these as unconfirmed rather than estimating them — check the official race website closer to race day.

Direct Entry Summary

Roughly £27–£44 depending on distance (10K to Marathon); optional technical T-shirt £15

Ballot Policy

No ballot — entry is direct through Bustin Skin Triathlon Club.

Portland Coastal Marathon Race Day Weather

A real forecast appears here once one exists for race day — usually about a week to ten days out. Nothing is shown until then, because a made-up forecast is worse than none.

Portland Coastal Marathon Route Map & Elevation Profile

Starting at Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy, Osprey Quay, Portland. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.

Is Portland Coastal Marathon flat?

No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: road/coastal path.

Portland Coastal Marathon Course Profile

Elevation change not published for this event.

Startmi 13.126.2mi

Tap a point on the course for details.

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Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy, Osprey Quay, Portland

Start line.

Where Portland Coastal Marathon starts and finishes

Portland Coastal Marathon starts at Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy, Osprey Quay, Portland. We haven't been able to place those on a map accurately enough to show one — a pin in the wrong place is worse than no pin.

These are the start and finish points, not the route. Verus doesn't hold course files for this race, and drawing a line between two pins would be a guess you might end up training on.

Full Portland Coastal Marathon Route Breakdown

A capped-entry (500) self-navigated event around the Isle of Portland offering Marathon (two loops), Half Marathon and 10K distances, with chip timing and professional medical cover.

Portland Coastal Marathon Pace Calculator & Splits

Portland Coastal Marathon Pace Calculator

Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.

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target time

Average pace / mile

9:10

Average pace / km

5:42

5K28:28
10K56:55
Half Marathon2:00:05
30K2:50:46
Finish4:00:00

Portland Coastal Marathon Pace Chart

Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.

Target Pace /mi Pace /km 5K10KHalf Marathon30KFinish
3:00 6:52 4:16 21:2142:411:30:042:08:043:00:00
3:15 7:27 4:37 23:0746:151:37:342:18:443:15:00
3:30 8:01 4:59 24:5449:481:45:052:29:253:30:00
3:45 8:35 5:20 26:4153:221:52:352:40:053:45:00
4:00 9:10 5:42 28:2856:552:00:052:50:464:00:00
4:15 9:44 6:03 30:141:00:292:07:353:01:264:15:00
4:30 10:18 6:24 32:011:04:022:15:063:12:064:30:00
4:45 10:53 6:46 33:481:07:362:22:363:22:474:45:00
5:00 11:27 7:07 35:341:11:092:30:063:33:275:00:00
5:30 12:36 7:50 39:081:18:162:45:073:54:485:30:00
6:00 13:44 8:32 42:411:25:233:00:084:16:086:00:00
6:30 14:53 9:15 46:151:32:303:15:084:37:296:30:00
7:00 16:02 9:58 49:481:39:373:30:094:58:507:00:00

Portland Coastal Marathon Finish Time Estimator

Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Portland Coastal Marathon finish time.

Your 5K time

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Estimated Portland Coastal Marathon finish

3:59:36

An estimate only, based on Pete Riegel's race-time prediction formula. Real marathon performance depends on endurance, training specificity, pacing and race-day conditions — not just your speed over a shorter distance.

Training for a different distance? Try the full pace calculator, race time predictor or pace chart.

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Portland Coastal Marathon Race Day Checklist

Tap items to mark off your race-day readiness.

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  • Race number attached, and any timing chip fitted per your race pack instructions
  • Weather-appropriate kit, plus something warm and disposable to discard before the start
  • A plan for reaching Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy, Osprey Quay, Portland
  • A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race

Training Strategy for Portland Coastal Marathon

Standard Training Window

16-20 weeks is the target window for first-time marathoners; 12-16 weeks is solid if you're already maintaining a baseline mileage. Arrive with your longest run behind you in training, not on race day itself.

Terrain Specificity

This is a largely flat course, so most of your long runs can mirror that — flat and steady, building time on feet rather than hill strength.

The Taper Phase

Reduce overall mileage across the final 2-3 weeks while preserving short race-pace bursts. Arrive at Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy, Osprey Quay, Portland fresh, energized, and primed — not fit, fresh.

Pacing Execution

Lock in your target pace using the interactive splits calculator below — no official pacers are confirmed for this event, so a pace band on your watch is the more reliable option.

Fuel & Hydration Prep

Test your race-day fuel and hydration plan on your long training runs, not for the first time on race day — check the Race Day Checklist below for what's actually on this course.

How many weeks do you actually need to train for a Marathon?

Marathon Nutrition & Fueling Plan

2-3 Days Prior

A deliberate increase in carbohydrate over the two to three days before the race is the well-established approach at marathon distance.

Race Morning

Eat a carbohydrate-focused breakfast two to three hours before the start, and stick to something you've already tested in training rather than trying anything new.

On-Course Fueling

Most runners take on carbohydrate every 30 to 45 minutes from about an hour in, alongside fluid at the on-course stations.

Post-Race Recovery

A mix of carbohydrate and protein in the hour or so after finishing supports recovery.

Portland Coastal Marathon Charity Places 2027

No formal charity-place scheme published — runners commonly fundraise for a charity of their own choosing.

Impactful Storytelling

Lead with your personal story — explain why the charity matters to you. Personal connection generates 3x more support than a generic link broadcast.

Social Campaign Milestones

Share key training milestones on Instagram (first 10-miler, peak week, race week) with your fundraising link in bio. Publicly thanking donors prompts secondary gifts!

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Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Portland Coastal Marathon fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.

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Portland Coastal Marathon Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know for race weekend.

Race details independently compiled and fact-checked by Tommo against the official Portland Coastal Marathon site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.