25 Trail runs in East Sussex

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A classic trail race between two cities finishing in the capital, brought to you by experienced race directors of over 100 races, with Gold/Silver/Bronze medals depending on finishing time.
  • Sat 27 Apr
  • £85
  • Entries closed
Brighton, East Sussex, UK

Brighton to London Ultra

A classic trail race between two cities finishing in the capital, brought to you by experienced race directors of over 100 races, with Gold/Silver/Bronze medals depending on finishing time.

  • Entries closed
  • 100 km trail running + 1489 m ascent
Scenic mixed-terrain route around Bewl Water on undulating rural wooded trails and quiet country lanes. The marathon on the same day was previously rated one of the top UK marathons.
  • Sat 11 May
  • £54-£56
Wadhurst, East Sussex, UK

Bewl Water | Ultra

Scenic mixed-terrain route around Bewl Water on undulating rural wooded trails and quiet country lanes. The marathon on the same day was previously rated one of the top UK marathons.

  • 50 km trail running
Previously rated one of the top UK marathons! Scenic mixed-terrain route around Bewl Water on undulating rural wooded trails and quiet country lanes.
  • Sat 11 May
  • £46-£48
Wadhurst, East Sussex, UK

Bewl Water | Marathon

Previously rated one of the top UK marathons! Scenic mixed-terrain route around Bewl Water on undulating rural wooded trails and quiet country lanes.

  • 26.2 miles trail running
Scenic mixed-terrain route around Bewl Water on undulating rural wooded trails and quiet country lanes. The marathon on the same day was previously rated one of the top UK marathons.
  • Sat 11 May
  • £38-£40
Wadhurst, East Sussex, UK

Bewl Water | Half Marathon

Scenic mixed-terrain route around Bewl Water on undulating rural wooded trails and quiet country lanes. The marathon on the same day was previously rated one of the top UK marathons.

  • 13.1 miles trail running
Scenic mixed-terrain route around Bewl Water on undulating rural wooded trails and quiet country lanes. The marathon on the same day was previously rated one of the top UK marathons.
  • Sat 11 May
  • £26-£28
Wadhurst, East Sussex, UK

Bewl Water | 10K

Scenic mixed-terrain route around Bewl Water on undulating rural wooded trails and quiet country lanes. The marathon on the same day was previously rated one of the top UK marathons.

  • 10 km trail running
Walk, jog or run along the capital to coast route for charity, with a range of distance options available and superb support all the way, for all abilities and experience levels.
  • Sat 25 - Sun 26 May
  • £10-£40
  • 4 charities
Brighton, East Sussex, UK

London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge

Walk, jog or run along the capital to coast route for charity, with a range of distance options available and superb support all the way, for all abilities and experience levels.

  • 1 day trail running
The South Downs National Park is a superb backdrop for a real charity challenge featuring Beachy Head, the Seven Sisters and the South Downs Way with a choice of distances from 25km right up to 100km!
  • Sat 7 - Sun 8 Sep
  • £10-£40
  • 4 charities
Eastbourne, East Sussex, UK

South Coast Ultra Challenge

The South Downs National Park is a superb backdrop for a real charity challenge featuring Beachy Head, the Seven Sisters and the South Downs Way with a choice of distances from 25km right up to 100km!

  • 1 day trail running
  • Sun 31 Mar
  • £16
Eastbourne, East Sussex, UK

21 Miles Ultra-Prep including the Seven Sisters! Guided Trail Run

Eastbourne: Guided Trail Run – March Coastal Ultra-Prep including the Seven Sisters Trail!

  • 21 miles trail running
  • Sun 21 Apr
  • £33-£35
Polegate, East Sussex, UK

The Rathfinny Run 21.4K

The double loop version of The Rathfinny Run.

  • 21.4 km trail running
  • Sun 21 Apr
  • £23-£25
Polegate, East Sussex, UK

The Rathfinny Run 10.7K

The single loop version of The Rathfinny Run.

  • 10.7 km trail running
  • Sun 26 May
  • £58-£65
Brighton, East Sussex, UK

UK Ultra South Downs 50K

The South Downs 50k is a 50km point to point trail race from Falmer to Eastbourne.

  • 50 km trail running
  • Sun 26 May
  • £40-£45
Polegate, East Sussex, UK

UK Ultra South Downs 20 Mile

The South Downs 20 miles is a beautiful route in a stunning location, through the South Downs National park.

  • 20 miles trail running
  • Sun 26 May
  • £38
Polegate, East Sussex, UK

UK Ultra Seven Sisters Half Marathon

The Seven Sisters Half Marathon is a beautiful route in a stunning location, through the South Downs National Park.

  • 13.1 miles trail running
  • Sun 9 Jun
  • £32-£39
Lewes, East Sussex, UK

Weald Challenge

The Weald Challenge is a trail half marathon from the village of Chiddingly, Sussex each year.

  • 22 km trail running
  • Fri 21 Jun
  • £100
Polegate, East Sussex, UK

The Longbridge 100 Summer Backyard Ultra

Sussex’s first Backyard Ultra around a farmyard in Litlington, East Sussex.

  • 4.17 miles trail running
  • Sun 7 Jul
  • £35-£40
Wadhurst, East Sussex, UK

Bewl 15 | 15 Mile

Every year, Wadhurst Runners organise the Bewl 5 & 15 mile races, voted as one of the top 10 best races in the UK by readers of Runner’s World.

  • 15 miles trail running
  • Sun 7 Jul
  • £20-£25
Wadhurst, East Sussex, UK

Bewl 15 | 5 Mile

Every year, Wadhurst Runners organise the Bewl 5 & 15 mile races, voted as one of the top 10 best races in the UK by readers of Runner’s World.

  • 5 miles trail running
  • Sat 27 Jul
  • FREE-£45
Brighton, East Sussex, UK

The Maverick Adidas Terrex Original East Sussex | Long Route

Our ethos at Maverick Race is to ensure we show all our runners the best of the UK through trail running.

  • 24 km trail running
  • Sat 27 Jul
  • FREE-£35
Brighton, East Sussex, UK

The Maverick Adidas Terrex Original East Sussex | Middle Route

Our ethos at Maverick Race is to ensure we show all our runners the best of the UK through trail running.

  • 16 km trail running
  • Sat 27 Jul
  • FREE-£25
Brighton, East Sussex, UK

The Maverick Adidas Terrex Original East Sussex | Short Route

Our ethos at Maverick Race is to ensure we show all our runners the best of the UK through trail running.

  • 5 km trail running
  • Sun 8 Sep
  • £15-£23
Lewes, East Sussex, UK

YHA 14 Mile Trail Run

Multisport-Management aim is to put this event on each year at a different month, but one thing remains the same.....our trail run starts with a bit of a climb!

  • 14 miles trail running
  • Sat 14 Sep
  • £54-£56
Wadhurst, East Sussex, UK

Bewl Water Autumn | Ultra

A scenic bi-annual race series starting from near the Bewl Water Visitor Centre (Lamberhurst) Kent and following the Bewl around the reservoir route.

  • 50 km trail running
  • Sat 14 Sep
  • £46-£48
Wadhurst, East Sussex, UK

Bewl Water Autumn | Marathon

A scenic bi-annual race series starting from near the Bewl Water Visitor Centre (Lamberhurst) Kent and following the Bewl around the reservoir route.

  • 26.2 miles trail running
  • Sat 14 Sep
  • £38-£40
Wadhurst, East Sussex, UK

Bewl Water Autumn | Half Marathon

A scenic bi-annual race series starting from near the Bewl Water Visitor Centre (Lamberhurst) Kent and following the Bewl around the reservoir route.

  • 13.1 miles trail running
  • Sat 14 Sep
  • £26-£28
Wadhurst, East Sussex, UK

Bewl Water Autumn | 10K

A scenic bi-annual race series starting from near the Bewl Water Visitor Centre (Lamberhurst) Kent and following the Bewl around the reservoir route.

  • 10 km trail running

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