South Coast Challenge

South Coast Challenge

The South Coast Challenge is a multi-distance trek and trail event held on 5-6 September 2026 and 4-5 September 2027. The route follows the South Downs Way with an Eastbourne start and passes Beachy Head, the Seven Sisters and Brighton as a halfway point before continuing toward Devil's Dyke and Arundel on the full 100 km course.

Distances include:

• 100 km
• 50 km
• 25 km

The event provides regular snack stops about every 12.5 km and a meal stop approximately every 25 km. Hot drinks, water and energy drinks are available at all stops and food options are offered for a range of dietary requirements, with lighter options for runners and a hot finishers meal.

Rest stops are covered and include seating, toilets, medical areas, changing rooms and baggage pickup. Medical, paramedic and first aid teams are present alongside podiatrists and massage services; some support staff also patrol the route. The course is signed with arrows and night markers and an app with GPS tracking is available; a timing system scans participants at rest stops.

For multi-day participants there is a base camp with camping packages, hot showers and chill out areas. Shuttle buses and transfers operate between sites and nearby stations. Options include solo or team entries plus Ultra March and Trailblazerz formats. Finishers receive a medal, a t shirt and a finisher photo. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.