Endurancelife | Sussex
Eastbourne, United Kingdom • 7 Mar 2026
Sussex Coastal Trail Run, Eastbourne (7 March 2026)
The Sussex Coastal Trail Run offers four measured distances along the East Sussex coastline near Eastbourne. Courses run beside the world famous Seven Sisters and provide views over the English Channel. The route area includes the eastern section of the South Downs National Park and the coastal towns of Eastbourne and Seaford, with chalk cliffs and rolling downland.
The event base is Helen Gardens in Eastbourne. Terrain on the routes includes chalk and forest underfoot, with some sustained climbs and descents. The event is fully marked and uses electronic timing; participants receive a finishers medal. Parking may incur charges; additional event amenities include on-site services and energy bars.
Distances and basic metrics:
- 10K: 6.4 mi, ascent 1,276 ft
- Half Marathon: 13.1 mi, ascent 2,185 ft
- Marathon: 26.2 mi, ascent 4,196 ft
- Ultra: 32.5 mi, ascent 5,266 ft
Operational notes: registered participants will be asked to check in online about two weeks before the event to confirm a postal address and watch a mandatory safety video. This event is part of the Endurancelife 2025-26 Season Leaderboard and awards points to finishers for season rankings. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.