Seven Sisters Half Marathon
Eastbourne, United Kingdom • 23 May 2026
Race overview
The Seven Sisters Half Marathon is scheduled for Saturday, May 23rd, 2026. The race starts and finishes at Helen Garden, Eastbourne, BN20 7XL. It is described as a single loop trail route on the South Downs Way that passes Friston Forest, woodland trails, the Seven Sisters and Beachy Head before returning to the start. The course distance is 13.5 miles with around 2000 ft of ascent and descent. Terrain is mainly trail, listed as 99% trail and 1% tarmac. The minimum age to enter is 20 years old.
Race details and entry
Entries are first come, first served and close one week before the race or when limits are reached; no waitlist will operate and no qualifier is required. The stated entry fee is £42.00 and includes a mandatory GPS tracker. Permits are granted through ARC and the permit number is pending. Refunds are available at 50% up until March 2nd, 2026; after that date refunds are not given except in the case of pregnancy. Places can be deferred to 2027 or transferred to another runner under the stated conditions, with some deadlines and fees applying. The event includes way marking, a bespoke finisher medal, live chip timing, prize trophies, medical cover and a free shuttle bus from the finish to local hotels and Eastbourne Train Station. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.