07:00
£10-£40
Age 14 & over
If you're keen to take on a proper challenge, shape up, re-energise and support an important cause, this ultra will help you go further than ever before - whether you walk, jog or run your way to the finish line.
You'll be supported all the way from the moment you sign up with an event app, online guides, forums and training walks. On the challenge there are safe venues, camping options, fully signed routes, chip timing, marquee rest stops, fantastic food and drink and expert safety, medical and welfare teams to get you over the finish line where you'll receive a huge cheer, medal, glass of fizz, t-shirt, massage, BBQ and more!
100km, at your pace, through the day and night if you’re walking from Richmond to Brighton.
100km over 2 days, with optional camping packages at half way – or book a hotel or B&B – and rest!
75km, at your pace, through the day from Sutton to Brighton.
A varied and tough ‘half’ Challenge – with the Thames, suburbs, and countryside from Richmond to Turners Hill.
The 2nd Half and called ‘The Sussex Marathon’. 42km distance from Turners Hill through Sussex, over the South Downs – and onto Brighton.
Richmond to Sutton.
Fantastic Surrey and Sussex countryside from Sutton to Turners Hill.
A 25km loop from the Racecourse base camp in Brighton back to Brighton – taking in the South Downs Way.
Taking on an ultra trek or run is a serious challenge and tough for most people, but also achievable with the right training plan which you'll get access to when you sign up. This challenge is fully supported meaning it's the perfect way to have-a-go at a longer distance.
Fundraising for a cause close to your heart is part of the challenge and you'll receive a wealth of support, advice and tips from your chosen charity to make sure you smash your fundraising target.
Brighton Racecourse
Freshfield Road
Brighton
East Sussex
BN2 9XZ
UK
The ‘original Ultra Challenge’ – and once again over 2,000 adventurers will take on the capital to coast route and test their grit and determination over the weekend.
Richmond-Upon-Thames is the start, and it’s over the North Downs with wonderful Surrey and Sussex countryside to half way at Turners Hill.
The full 100km route heads over the South Downs before the welcome sight of the Brighton coastline comes in to view.
You’ll get full support and hospitality all the way – and with three quarter, half, marathon & quarter distance options also available – there’s a classic challenge here for everyone!
With weekend camping options at basecamp, a bar, BBQ, music and entertainment – there’s going to be a festival feel on this challenge!
Every year hundreds of challengers get a discounted charity place in this event and fundraise for charity. While this is hugely beneficial to the charity it gives the participant advantages too, from saving tens of pounds on the registration fee to supporting a cause that is close to your heart and much more.
Committing to raising money for charity gives you motivation to get outside and train, plus all of these extras which will elevate your event experience:
Charities know that raising money is all part of the challenge, which is why they provide advice, branded materials and a personalised online fundraising page to help the donations roll in. Think videos for social media, branded imagery and testimonials from previous participants.
Whether this is your first ultra or your fifth, you'll need to train for it! You'll receive an in-depth training plan with guidance, plus many charities have access to expert coaches and elites too, who can provide exclusive tips for your challenge preparation. Experts include Runningwithus, Full Potential and Olympic champions.
When you show up on the day, people need to be able to see clearly that you're supporting a charity. Most charities will give you a branded and personalised t-shirt or vest for the big day, and often a training top too.
You won't be the only person taking part for that charity, so it's well worth meeting others through the charity's invite-only social media pages! You can organise to meet up for training days, chat with the charity's expert coaches and share tips and stories with each other to keep the motivation levels high.
Ultra challenges and charity fundraising go hand-in-hand - which charity will you go the distance for?
The registration fee and minimum sponsorship amount will vary depending on charity/distance chosen.