Three Forts Challenge

Three Forts Challenge

Three Forts Challenge is an in-person trail running event scheduled for Sunday 3rd May 2026 at Lancing Manor Leisure Centre, Manor Road, Lancing, West Sussex BN15 0PH. The event is organised by Three Forts Challenge and takes place on trails across the South Downs.

Three race distances are offered:

• Marathon
• Half Marathon
• 5 mile trail run

Entry fees listed for the event range from GBP 20.00 to GBP 49.00, with specific prices shown for each race category. Public transport access notes include the A27 at Lancing Manor roundabout for driving, regular buses that stop on the A27, and Lancing Train Station with connecting bus or a walk to the leisure centre.

Participant reports and event information describe a route with steep sections, chalk and flint surfaces, narrow and technical footpaths, and extensive views across the South Downs. Aid stations and marshals are present on the course; past events have included water points, food items including cakes at some stations, bag drop facilities and portable toilets at the venue. Some participants have noted limited parking and occasional route signage gaps on certain sections, and time cut offs have been mentioned for longer distances in participant feedback. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.