South Coast Challenge
Eastbourne, United Kingdom • 5-6 Sep 2026
Event overview
The South Coast Ultra Challenge takes place on 5 - 6 September 2026 along the South Downs Way. The route runs from Eastbourne to Arundel, passing Beachy Head, the Seven Sisters and Brighton on the way to the finish at Arundel Football Club. The event is offered as a continuous single-day route or as a two-day daylight option with an overnight camping base camp.
Distances
- 100 km full continuous challenge
- 100 km over 2 days (57 km + 43 km)
- 57 km (1st half)
- 43 km (2nd half)
- 25 km (quarter)
Route profile and timing categories
The full continuous 100 km route records about ~2170 m of climb. The two-day split lists 57 km with ~1250 m of climb and 43 km with ~850 m of climb. The event includes dedicated categories for faster competitive runners (Trailblazerz) and a timed walking category (Ultra March) with set time targets.
Support and services
Rest stops are provided roughly every 12.5 km with larger stops at about 25/50/75/100 km. Food and drink provision includes regular snack stops every 12.5 km, a meal every 25 km, hot drinks, water and energy drinks at stops, and a hot finishers meal. Rest stops include medical areas, toilets, changing rooms, baggage pick up and covered infrastructure. The event provides GPS route mapping via an app, route signage, roaming medical teams, podiatrists and massage services, camping packages with showers, and shuttle/transfer options.
Entry information
Self-funding registration fees listed for 2026 include: Full 100 km £199, Half 50 km £139, Quarter 25 km £89. Various charity, multi-event and young-person pricing options are available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.