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.

  • Cocking Trail Races

    10 May 2026 - 20k, 10k & Junior 3k & 5k events starting from the Cadence Clubhouse in Cocking Hill. Organised by the Midhurst Milers.

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  • Beast to the East

    10 May 2026 - Cycle sportive across the Meon Valley with 4 distances; 28m, 57m, 82m & 100m. Organised by Big Feat Events.

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  • SDW Bikepacking Weekend

    6-7 Jun 2026 - Weekend self-guided bike packing event from Winchester inc overnight camping. Organised by Wild Cycles.

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  • South Downs Way 50k & 100

    13 Jun 2026 - Challenging 50k & 100k point-to-point trail runs following the SDW. Organised by Centurion Running.

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  • Race to the King

    20 Jun 2026 - Trail series taking in the south coast, South Downs Way & Monarch’s Way with 30k, 50k, 80k & 100k route options. Organised by Threshold Trail Series.

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  • RunThrough Trails

    26 Jul 2026 - Choose from a 12k, 25k or 50k trail run setting off from the Queen Elizabeth Park. Organised by RunThrough.

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  • South Coast Ultra Challenge

    5-6 Sep 2026 - Walk, jog or run the South Downs Way. Starting in Eastbourne choose from a 25k, 50k or 100k route. Organised by Ultra Challenge Series.

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  • The Maverick South Downs Trail

    3 Oct 2026 - Fun-packed trail run with 5 distances on offer, all starting from the Queen Elizabeth Country Park. Organised by Maverick Race.

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  • Beachy Head Marathon

    24-25 Oct 2026 - One of the biggest & toughest off-road marathons in the UK, plus 10k, half marathon & ultra routes. Organised by Visit Eastbourne.

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  • South Downs Trail Run

    7 Nov 2026 - Trail run from Goodwood into the South Downs National Park with 3 distances. Organised by UK Running Events.

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  • Sussex Downs Trail Run

    28 Nov 2026 - 21k half marathon, 15k or 10k for runners at all levels. Starting at Plumpton Racecourse. Organised by UK Running Events.

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