Seven Sisters Half Marathon

Seven Sisters Half Marathon

The Seven Sisters Half Marathon is a single-loop trail race through the South Downs National Park. The route starts and finishes at Helen Garden, Eastbourne BN20 7XL, and follows the South Downs Way through Friston Forest, woodland trails and the Seven Sisters area before returning over Beachy Head to the start. The course covers 13.5 miles with about 2,000 ft of ascent and descent.

The surface is mostly grass trails with some farm tracks and forest paths; terrain is described as very runnable and not technical. Overall composition is 99% trail and 1% tarmac. Race services include a fully signed and way marked route, one fully stocked aid station, live chip timing, a bespoke finisher medal and winner trophies, downloadable race photos, event insurance, first aid and medical cover, and a free shuttle bus from the finish to local hotels and Eastbourne Train Station.

Entries are first come, first served with no qualifier required and no waitlist. Entries close one week before the race or when entry limits are reached. Minimum age is 18 years. Permit approval is through ARC and the permit number is pending. The listed entry fee is £44.00 and instalment payments are available. Refunds are 50% up to March 2nd 2026; after that date refunds are not given except for pregnancy, which may receive a full refund if notified before the event. Deferral and transfer options are available with time limits and possible fees. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.