Trail runs nearby

Single-loop winter trail races from Queen Elizabeth Country Park offering 50 miles (listed as 53 miles), 50K and 20 miles across the South Downs. The 50 mile event has about 6400 ft ascent and is a UTMB Index race worth 3 ITRA points.

UTMB Index

Trail running at Amberley Museum in West Sussex with three waymarked routes on the South Downs Way. Distances range from 6 km to 22 km, with on course outposts, a reusable cup policy and free parking.

Two coastal half marathons in Portsmouth and Langstone Harbour on 7 and 8 February 2026. One course may use an optional ferry from Hayling Island, the other runs by the D Day Story Museum in Southsea, and completing both earns a bonus medal..

Join Phoenix Running West Sussex for the Violets Are Blue Valentines Run at Southwater Park. Pick distances from 5 km to ultra, lap the flat compact trail at your own pace with rolling starts and claim a blue Love Spoon medal.