Seven Sisters Half Marathon

Seven Sisters Half Marathon / South Downs Half Marathon

The event is a single loop trail race through the South Downs National Park. The course starts and finishes at Helen Garden in Eastbourne, BN20 7XL, and follows the South Downs Way via Friston Forest, woodland trails, the Seven Sisters and Beachy Head before returning to the start.

Distance for the course is 13.5 miles with approximately 2,000 ft of ascent and descent. The surface is primarily trail, listed as 99% trail and 1% tarmac. The route is fully signed and way marked and is described as runnable rather than technical.

Entries are offered on a first come, first served basis with no qualification required. Entries close one week before the race or when entry limits are reached; there is no waitlist. The permit is granted through ARC and the permit number is pending.

The organiser provides one fully stocked aid station, live chip timing, a bespoke finisher medal, downloadable race photos, winner trophies and veteran prizes, event insurance, first aid and medical cover, and a free shuttle bus from the finish to local hotels and Eastbourne Train Station. The published entry fee is £44.00 with an early bird price listed at £100.00.

The refund and transfer policy allows a 50% refund up until 2 March 2026, with no refunds after that date except for pregnancy. Deferrals to the following year and transfers to another runner are permitted subject to time limits and conditions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.