Centurion South Downs Way 50

Event details

The South Downs Way 50® is a 50 mile (~81 km) foot race on Saturday 11 April 2026. The race begins in Worthing and finishes with a lap of the athletics track at Eastbourne Sports Club. The organiser lists an elevation gain of 5700 ft (1750 m) and a maximum time limit of 13 hours, with additional cut-offs at aid stations. The listed entry fee is £115. The event capacity is 650 places on open registration and entries open on 26 April 2025. Minimum age is 20 on the event date.

Course, support and rules

The route follows public footpaths to join the South Downs Way at Chanctonbury Ring, then remains on the South Downs Way to Eastbourne, with a noted junction at Alfriston that routes runners over Windover Hill to Jevington rather than the Seven Sisters footpath. Terrain is listed as 85% trail and 15% road. The course is waymarked using South Downs Way markers plus red and white tape and organiser arrows. There are 7 aid stations and full medical cover including static teams, rapid response vehicles and race ambulances. Crew and pacers are not permitted; spectators must not hand over supplies at checkpoints. Mandatory kit is required and includes a charged mobile phone, at least 1 litre water capacity, survival blanket, waterproof jacket, whistle, primary and backup lights (100 lumens minimum), warm hat, gloves, long-sleeved spare layer and a cup. A finisher medal is awarded to all finishers; prizes are given for top placings and veteran categories. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.