Springtide 50k

Arundel, United Kingdom • 29 Mar 2026

Event

The Springtide event on 29 March 2026 is a UK Ultra organised race based at Arundel Football Club, BN18 9PA, with start and finish in the town of Arundel, West Sussex. The event offers the following distances:

  • 50k
  • Half Marathon

Entry prices are listed between £46 and £80. Entrants must be aged 20 or over on 29/03/2026. The race is a UTMB Index event and carries 2 ITRA points.

Route and details

The 50k is a single-loop, early season ultra on non-technical terrain through the South Downs. The route includes rolling hills, grass trails, farm tracks and forest paths. It starts by Arundel Castle, then passes through Houghton Forest, Eartham Wood, a loop toward Findon, Angmering Park and Wepham Woods, and finishes along the River Arun back to the castle. The course has just over 3000 ft of elevation and is fully waymarked for navigation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

UTMB 20K UTMB 50K
50 km
Springtide 50k
Half Marathon
Springtide Half Marathon
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

Run the South Downs Way from Heyshott to Arundel in a scenic point to point trail event on 18 January 2026. Choose a marathon or 15 mile off road route that finishes by Arundel Castle with river views and rolling downs.

Join a friendly three race cross country series at Smallbrook Stadium, Ryde, in January and February 2026, with 10 km and 6.5 km options. Expect classic country terrain, a lively club atmosphere and team scoring for the 10 km.

Join the Red Robin Run at Southwater Park on Sunday 18 January 2026 for a timed, flat trail challenge on the Downs Link where you can choose 5k to ultra distances on the day. Enjoy a festive Red Robin finisher medal and limited places.

Orienteering at Pippingford Park on Sunday 18 January offers courses for all levels across scenic woodland. Online entry required, parking fee applies and contactless SIAC punching is available.