Big Hike | South Coast
Sat 29 Jun 2024 Polegate, East Sussex, UK 30% off

Big Hike | South Coast

Roam through glorious grasslands and villages, along riverbanks and coastal paths, where you'll be rewarded with breathtaking views from Beachy Head to help beat cancer step by step.

2 races

  • Sat 29 Jun
  • #1 of 2
Alfriston Camping Park, Polegate

Half Marathon

10:00

£25

Age 14 & over

  • 13.1 miles hiking + 1297 ft ascent
  • Sat 29 Jun
  • #2 of 2
Alfriston Camping Park, Polegate

Marathon

07:10

£30

Age 16 & over

  • 25.7 miles hiking + 2469 ft ascent

Overview

If you love walking or hiking and taking in spectacular scenery, and want to help fund life-saving science, this Big Hike adventure is for you! 

Whether you're an experienced hiker or just starting out, you'll be supported every big step of the way.

Choose your distance and explore the wonderful landscapes of the South Coast along the stunning coastline passing the Seven Sisters cliffs, Cuckmere River and the Vanguard Way.

Sign up with friends and family or go solo and meet new people to help beat cancer step by step.

Highlights

  • Join Cancer Research UK's Big Hike
  • Beat cancer step by step
  • Choose your distance
  • Walk with friends, family or solo
  • Take in spectacular scenery
  • Be supported every step of the way
  • Support life-saving science

Event video

  • All fitness levels
  • Event village
  • Families
  • Fancy dress
  • Newcomers
  • Spectators
  • Teams

Start time

You'll have a choice of start times when you sign up. if you're a slower walker, you are encouraged to opt for the earliest arrival time so you can fully enjoy the day.

Kit list

  • Personal clothing and footwear
  • Waterproof rucksack
  • Trekking poles (optional)
  • 2 litres of water
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunhat
  • Sunglasses
  • Mobile phone
  • what3words app
  • Additional snacks

 

Wheelchair users

Due to the rural nature of this event unfortunately the course is not wheelchair accessible. The start/finish venue however is wheelchair-friendly.

Dogs

Sorry, dogs are not allowed to take part in Cancer Research UK’s Big Hike, with the exception of service dogs.

Runners

This event is a non-competitive walk so running is not allowed.

  • Free parking
  • Toilets

Event HQ

Alfriston Camping Park
Alfriston
Polegate
East Sussex
BN26 5TN
UK

Free parking

There will be free car parking available for all participants for the duration of your hike. Simply look for the Cancer Research UK flags at the entrance to the start venues where charity representatives will direct you. To minimise congestion please car share wherever practical to do so.

Toilets

There will be toilet facilities at the start/finish and at each pit stop along the route.

what3words

You are advised to use the following 'What 3 Words' link to find the precise location:

//what3words.com/tidal.forever.duck

  • Bring your own cup
  • Recycling

Environmentally mindful

  • Envelope, back sign, letter and hiking number can all be recycled (remove chip first)
  • T-shirts are made from recycled plastic (rPET materials)
  • Recyclable cutlery will be provided
  • Route maps are digital

Races at event

  • Sat 29 Jun
  • #1 of 2
Alfriston Camping Park, Polegate

Half Marathon

10:00

£25

Age 14 & over

  • 13.1 miles hiking + 1297 ft ascent
  • Sat 29 Jun
  • #2 of 2
Alfriston Camping Park, Polegate

Marathon

07:10

£30

Age 16 & over

  • 25.7 miles hiking + 2469 ft ascent