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.

  • South Downs & Arundel Marathon & 15 Miler

    26 Jan 2025 - Two trail events traversing the SDW near Arundel. Organised by Big Feat Events.

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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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  • BigMud Trail Runs

    23 Feb 2025 - Two 'wild n muddy' single lap trail runs in the Meon Valley, inc a marathon & 16 mile option. Organised by Big Feat Events.

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  • Sussex 10K, Half, Marathon & Ultra

    8 Mar 2025 - Collection of trails over the South Downs. Based from The Helen Garden in Eastbourne. Organised by Endurance Life.

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  • South Downs Way 50

    12 Apr 2025 - 50m foot race along the South Downs Way between Worthing & Eastbourne. Organised by Centurian Running.

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  • The Rathfinny Run

    27 Apr 2025 - Single & double loop runs through the Rathfinny wine estate in Alfriston. Organised by 3WordRuns.

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  • BigWayRound Trail Runs

    5 May 2025 - Choice of 4 distances in the beautiful countryside surrounding Winchester. Organised by Big Feat Events.

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  • The Cocking Trail Races

    11 May 2025 - 10k Adult trail race, 5k & 3k junior trail races starting at Cadence Cocking. Organised by Midhurst Milers.

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  • Beast to the East

    11 May 2025 - Cycle event with 4 distances across the Meon Valley & South Downs National Park. Organised by Big Feat Events.

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  • UK Ultra 100m Race

    24 May 2025 - Point to point trail race along the South Downs Way. Organised by UK Ultra.

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  • South Coast Mighty Hike

    7 Jun 2025 - Half & full marathon routes from Brighton / Alfriston to the Seven Sisters along the South Downs. Organised by Macmillan Cancer Support.

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  • South Downs Way 50 & 100

    14 Jun 2025 - Non-stop foot races along the South Downs Way. Organised by Centurion Running.

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  • Race to the King

    21 Jun 2025 - Two epic ultras along the South Downs Way and Monarch’s Way - 50km & 100km routes. Organised by Threshold Trail Series.

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  • South Downs Century

    5 Jul 2025 - 100m of imposing chalk downland in a single day. Organised by Trailbreak.

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  • Marcos' Cancer Free Celebration Run

    19 Jul 2025 - Three distance options, spanning Guildford to Eastbourne, Falmer & Southease. Organised by ThreeWordRuns.

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  • SSX Mystery Tour

    26 Jul 2025 - 270km Sussex Adventure. Mystery route to be revealed just before Organised by Liam Yates.

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  • Beachy Head World Championships Penny Farthing Hill Climb

    10 Aug 2025 - Open road time trial course of 4.69km with a 150m elevation gain. Starts outside The Grand Hotel, finishes at Cadence Beachy Head. Organised by Eastbourne Borough Council.

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  • South Coast Ultra Challenge

    6 - 7 Sep 2025 - 100km, 50km & 25km options supported event setting off from Eastbourne. Organised by Ultra Challenge Series.

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  • Beachy Head 10k, Half, Marathon & Ultra

    25 & 26 Oct 2025 - One of the biggest off-road marathons in the UK setting off from The Helen Garden. Organised by Eastbourne Borough Council.

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  • Winter on The Downs 100 Mile

    5 Dec 2025 - Single loop event around the trails of East & West Sussex. Organised by UK Ultra South Downs.

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  • Winter on the Downs 55 Mile

    6 Dec 2025 - Single loop event starting & finishing at Beachy Head. Organised by UK Ultra Event.

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