South Downs Way Ultra Run

Petersfield, United Kingdom • 12 Oct 2025

South Downs Way Ultra Run is a 30-mile trail event in West Sussex, starting and finishing on Harting Down. The route highlights the best of the South Downs Way, including Beacon Hill, Cocking Down and Kingley Vale, with sections through ancient woodland and nature reserves as it reaches toward the south coast. The atmosphere is friendly and non-competitive, run as a group and guided by an experienced ultra runner. The course also links with the Sussex border path and parts of the Shipwrights Way and Staunton Way, before returning to Harting Down. A finish-line beer is provided through a partnership with Athletic Brewing Company. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

30 mi
30 Miles
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