Ashdown Forest 10 Mile: Summer Challenge

Wych Cross, United Kingdom • 19 Jul 2026

Event details

The Ashdown Forest Summer Challenge is a trail running event on 19 July 2026 at Pippingford Park Manor, Nutley, Uckfield, TN22 3HW, organised by Running Hub. The event offers two distances:

  • 10 miles
  • 5 miles

Entry prices vary by category and time of booking. Published online prices range from £23 to £29. On-the-day entry fees may be higher and are listed as £35 for the 10 mile and £30 for the 5 mile. Age limits apply: entrants must be at least 17 years old for the 10 mile and at least 15 years old for the 5 mile. Winners receive Running Hub vouchers and all entrants may receive a bespoke medal, subject to availability. Free parking is provided.

Course and race information

The route uses hard-packed trails through Ashdown Forest and includes both significant climbs and downhill sections. The total elevation gain is stated as 1,568 ft. The course passes viewpoints across The Downs. Organisers provide route maps and GPX files for download. Race-day information and logistics are sent to registered entrants before the event. Reviews and ratings from past editions note organisation, water stations, marshals, and the course terrain. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 mi
10 Mile
5 mi
5 Mile
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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