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LDWA South Downs Marathon

East Dean, United Kingdom • 11 May 2025

The LDWA South Downs Marathon, scheduled for May 11, 2025, offers participants two challenging distances of 28 miles and 18 miles through the scenic South Downs National Park. The event features stunning landscapes, including Seven Sisters and Cuckmere Haven, with significant elevation gains of over 4000 feet for the longer route. Registration opens on November 18, 2024, and closes on April 27, 2025. Participants will receive a certificate and a light meal upon completion. The event is open to walkers and runners aged 18 and over, with strict adherence to checkpoint rules and a 10-hour completion time. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South East (England) East Dean

Race information

Registration
28 mi
4000 m+
28 Miles
18 mi
3000 m+
18 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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