Endurancelife | Sussex

Event details

The Sussex trail running event takes place in Eastbourne on 7 March 2026. The base is at Helen Gardens in Eastbourne. The routes run along the coastal section of the South Downs National Park, passing the Seven Sisters cliffs and offering views of the English Channel. The advertised terrain is strenuous, with chalk and forest underfoot. The event is part of the Endurancelife 2025-26 Season Leader Board; runners who complete any distance at this event earn points toward the season leaderboard.

Distances and 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

Each distance is on marked trails along the coastal and downland landscape.

Logistics and entry information

Registered participants will be asked to complete online check-in about two weeks before the event; this includes confirming a postal address for posting participant numbers and watching a mandatory event safety video. Entries include electronic timing, a finishers medal, an energy bar, and a fully marked course. Event parking may have charges. Refund and transfer policies are stated: a full refund is available within 30 days of booking under specified conditions, and entries can be transferred to another person up to 14 days before the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.