South Downs Way Events.

Our Guide.

Check out the ultras, marathons and varied challenges taking place across the South Downs Way over the coming months. Can’t see your event listed here? Contact us with details.

  • Langham Brewery 25km XC Ride

    23 May 2024 - Starting & finishing at the Langham Brewery in Lodsworth. Organised by Dash Collective.

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  • South Downs 100 Mile Race

    25 May 2024 - Point to point trail race starting in Petersfield & finishing in Eastbourne. Organised by UK Ultra.

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  • Ashling Park Vineyard 10K

    5 Jun 2024 - 10k trail run starting & finishing in at Ashling Park Estate. Organised by Dash Collective.

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  • Seven Sisters Half, 50K, 100K & 20 Mile Race

    26 May 2024 - Point to point trail races with various route/distance options. Organised by UK Ultra.

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  • South Coast Mighty Hike Marathon

    8 Jun 2024 - Marathon charity fundraising hike across the beautiful South Downs. Starting from Brighton. Organised by Macmillan Cancer Support.

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  • South Coast Mighty Hike Half Marathon

    9 Jun 2024 - Half marathon charity fundraising hike in the South Downs National Park. Starting from Alfriston. Organised by Macmillan Cancer Support.

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  • South Downs Way 100

    8-9 Jun 2024 - Non-stop 100m footrace taking in the entire South Downs Way National Trail. Organised by Centurian Running.

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  • Race to the King

    15 Jun 2024 - A South Downs Ultra steeped in history from Chichester to Arundel Castle. Organised by Threshold Trail Series.

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  • The Longbridge 100 Backyard Ultra (Summer)

    21 Jun 2024 - A summer Backyard Ultra based from The Longbridge barn in Litlington next to our Clubhouse & limited to 100 runners. Organised by 3WordRuns.

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  • South Downs Century

    6 Jul 2024 - Take on 100m of imposing chalk downland in a single day in this supported event. Organised by Trailbreak.

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  • South Coast Ultra Challenge

    7-8 Sep 2024 - The South Coast Challenge spans 100k from Eastbourne to Arundel. Half & Quarter options also available. Organised by Ultra Challenge Series.

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  • SDW Team Trek for the Gurkha Welfare Trust

    27-29 Sep 2024 - As a team of 4, trek 100k non-stop across the South Downs in under 30hrs to fundraise for the Gurkhas. Organised by Trailwalker Series.

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  • Beachy Head Ultra, Marathon & 10K Run

    26 Oct 2024 - One of the biggest off-road marathons in the UK, plus an Ultra & 10K route options. Starting & finishing in Eastbourne. Organised by Eastbourne Borough Council.

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  • Beachy Head Half Marathon

    27 Oct 2024 - A half marathon taking in much of the marathon route. Starting & finishing in Eastbourne. Organised by Eastbourne Borough Council.

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  • Winter 100 Mile Race

    6 Dec 2024 - Single loop trail event through East & West Sussex. Starting & finishing in Eastbourne. Organised by UK Ultra.

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  • Winter 55 Mile Race

    7 Dec 2024 - Single loop trail event over Beachy Head & beyond. Starting & finishing in Eastbourne. Organised by UK Ultra.

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  • The Hibernal Hills 50 Miles

    8 Feb 2025 - Single loop trail event starting & finishing in the Queen Elizabeth Country Park. Organised by UK Ultra.

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