Tusk is delighted to announce a new and exclusive challenge event - Trek for Tusk!

Have you always wanted to take part in a challenge fundraiser for Tusk, but running isn’t your strong point, so the London, Bath or Lewa marathons are too much of a challenge? How about a trek along a spectacular World Heritage coastline in Dorset instead! Take the steps towards protecting wildlife and communities in Africa and do your bit. Every step counts!

The route:

You can choose between a 10km, a half or full marathon distance. There are some easy-access parts of the route for wheelchair users/prams, so this is an all inclusive event and we would love for you to join. Trekkers who want to tackle the full 40km route will start at the iconic and stunning Durdle Door and make their way along the beautiful and undulating South West Coastal Path, crossing the finish line in Studland for a well-deserved glass of bubbly. Trekkers who want to attempt the half distance (which works out at just over 20km), will start at Worth Matravers and follow the same challenging path along the shore until they reach Studland, and the 10km route will start at Swanage and finish at Studland, so that the whole team can celebrate together! Don’t worry, there will be maps and signs so you won’t get lost, as well as members of the Tusk team to guide you.

If you’re worried about fitness levels before signing up, you can see both elevation profiles for all 3 distances.

Event details:

Date: 17^th May 2025

Time: Dependant on distance. TBC.

10km – Swanage to Shell Bay, Studland
20km – Worth Matravers to Shell Bay, Studland
40km – Durdle Door to Shell Bay, Studland

Starting points:

10km – Swanage (exact location tbc)
20km – The Square & Compass pub in Worth Matravers
40km – Durdle Door car park

All of our challenge fundraising events have a registration fee to confirm your place and a fundraising target to raise vital funds for our conservation efforts across Africa. You will be fully supported in your fundraising efforts and we will create a fundraising page for you to help get you started.

10km – registration fee: £10, fundraising target £200
20km – registration fee: £20, fundraising target £40040km – registration fee: £30, fundraising target £500

What is included when you sign up for Trek for Tusk?

• 1:1 support with a member of the team to support you every step of the way with fundraising support and ideas
• Digital training plans and suggestions from trusted online sources
• A fully supported route including refreshments and volunteer support along the route
• A Tusk tee to proudly wear for your trek
• A medal, glass of bubbly and nibbles to celebrate crossing the finish line!

If you’re passionate about African conservation and would love the chance to be part of the team, please contact Hannah by email (hannah@tusk.org), just hit the button below! Join us for a Wild Walk this May!