Centurion South Downs Way 50
Worthing, United Kingdom • 11 Apr 2026
Event overview
The South Downs Way 50® is a 50mi / 81KMs foot race held on 11 April 2026. The route starts in Worthing and finishes with a lap of the athletics track at Eastbourne Sports Club. The course follows the South Downs Way National Trail after an initial six miles of chalk footpaths and bridleways to Chanctonbury Ring, and includes a junction at Alfriston that sends runners via Windover Hill to Jevington rather than the Seven Sisters route. Total climb is 5700ft (1750m). The course is marked with South Downs Way acorn posts, red and white tape and Centurion arrows. Terrain is listed as 15% road and 85% trail.
Entry, support and rules
Open registration provides 650 places; minimum age is 20. The entry fee is listed as £115. Entrants must have completed at least a marathon within the event cut off between 1 January 2021 and race day to meet the qualification standard. There is a 13 hour overall cut-off and additional cut-offs at aid stations. There are 7 aid stations including the finish, offering a wide range of food, drinks and hot drinks at Alfriston, Jevington and the finish. Medical support, static first aid teams, rapid response vehicles and race ambulances are provided. Crew and pacers are not permitted on course; friends and family may accompany runners on the finishing track lap only. A list of mandatory kit is enforced and time penalties apply for missing items. Awards include a finisher medal and prizes for top finishers and veteran categories. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.