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Seven Sisters Half Marathon

Name: Seven Sisters Half Marathon
Start: 2025-05-25
End: 2025-05-25
Location: Eastbourne

Eastbourne, United Kingdom • 25 May 2025

The Seven Sisters Half Marathon is a scenic 13.5-mile trail race held in the South Downs National Park, starting and finishing at Helen Garden in Eastbourne. The course follows the South Downs Way, passing through Friston Forest, woodland trails, and iconic landmarks like the Seven Sisters cliffs and Beachy Head. Featuring approximately 2,000 feet of elevation gain and loss, the route combines runnable grass trails, farm tracks, and forest paths with some hilly and flat sections. Designed as an achievable single-loop race, it suits first-time trail runners and those preparing for longer events. The event offers full route marking, live chip timing, finisher medals, and medical support. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South East (England) Eastbourne

Race information

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13 mi

579 m+

Half Marathon

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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