South Downs Trail Run

Chichester, United Kingdom • 8 Nov 2025

South Downs Trail Run starts from Glorious Goodwood at Goodwood Racecourse in the South Downs National Park, with views across the downs and distant sights of the North Downs, Chichester Harbour and the Isle of Wight. Runners choose from three off-road distances: 21km, 19km and 12km. The course runs along forest tracks, bridleways and single-track paths, from Goodwood along Levin Down, the South Downs Way, and back toward East Dean, finishing with a final climb to Goodwood. Highlights include marshals’ encouragement, chip timing, finishers medal, a finisher’s gift, water stations and a RunRebel merchandise tent. It’s dog-friendly and plastic-free, with reusable cups. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

21 km
328 m+
19 km
325 m+
12 km
212 m+
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