Endurancelife | Sussex
Eastbourne, United Kingdom • 6 Mar 2027
Sussex Coastal Trail Run : Eastbourne, 6 March 2027
The event offers trail races from a base at Helen Gardens in Eastbourne, using coastal paths and South Downs terrain beside the Seven Sisters cliffs and the English Channel. Courses pass through chalk downland and some forested sections; the organiser classifies the terrain as strenuous.
Runners can choose between several distance categories. All courses are fully marked and use electronic timing with split results. The event is part of the Endurancelife season leaderboard; finishing a distance awards points toward a participant's season score. Organiser information notes an online check-in about two weeks before the event that includes confirming emergency contact details and viewing a mandatory safety video.
On-site amenities and services mentioned include finishers medals, energy bars, electronic timing, multiple on-site facilities, and event parking (charges may apply). Additional paid extras listed are an event safety kit and short post-event massages.
Distances and ascent per course:
- 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
The routes run along the coastal towns of Eastbourne and Seaford and showcase white chalk cliffs where the downland meets the sea. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.