Sat 5 - Sun 6 Sep 2026 Polegate, East Sussex, UK

South Coast Ultra Challenge

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

5 races

  • Sat 5 - Sun 6 Sep
  • #1 of 5
Bramley Park Camping, Polegate > Arundel Football Club, Arundel

Full Continuous 100K

06:45

Age 18 & over

£199

  • 100 km trail running + 2100 m ascent
  • Sat 5 - Sun 6 Sep
  • #2 of 5
Bramley Park Camping, Polegate > Arundel Football Club, Arundel

Full 2 Day Daylight 100K

07:00

Age 18 & over

£199

  • 100 km trail running + 2100 m ascent
  • Sat 5 Sep
  • #3 of 5
Bramley Park Camping, Polegate > Hove Park, Hove

1st Half Challenge 57K

06:45

Age 16 & over

£139

  • 57 km trail running + 1250 m ascent
  • Sat 5 - Sun 6 Sep
  • #4 of 5
Hove Park, Hove > Arundel Football Club, Arundel

2nd Half Challenge 43K

11:00

Age 16 & over

£139

  • 43 km trail running + 850 m ascent
  • Sat 5 Sep
  • #5 of 5
Bramley Park Camping, Polegate > Bank House Farm, Polegate

1st Quarter Challenge 25K

07:00

Age 14 & over

£89

  • 25 km trail running + 660 m ascent

Event overview

An Eastbourne start, up Beachy Head, the magnificent Seven Sisters, and along the South Downs Way, with stunning views over the sea, to a Brighton half-way. Devil’s Dyke, and a few ups & downs lie ahead before historic Arundel comes into view after an amazing 100 km journey. You’ll get full support & hospitality all the way – and with half & quarter distance options available – there’s a South Coast Ultra Challenge for everyone!

Event details

  • Average fitness
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Families

Location

  • Accommodation
  • Bag transfer
  • Bar
  • BBQ
  • Cafe
  • Camping
  • Changing facilities
  • Coast
  • Music
  • Paid parking
  • Rural
  • Secure bag storage
  • Showers
  • Toilets
  • Urban

Races at event

  • Sat 5 - Sun 6 Sep
  • #1 of 5
Bramley Park Camping, Polegate > Arundel Football Club, Arundel
Full Continuous 100K

06:45

Age 18 & over

£199

  • 100 km trail running + 2100 m ascent
  • Sat 5 - Sun 6 Sep
  • #2 of 5
Bramley Park Camping, Polegate > Arundel Football Club, Arundel
Full 2 Day Daylight 100K

07:00

Age 18 & over

£199

  • 100 km trail running + 2100 m ascent
  • Sat 5 Sep
  • #3 of 5
Bramley Park Camping, Polegate > Hove Park, Hove
1st Half Challenge 57K

06:45

Age 16 & over

£139

  • 57 km trail running + 1250 m ascent
  • Sat 5 - Sun 6 Sep
  • #4 of 5
Hove Park, Hove > Arundel Football Club, Arundel
2nd Half Challenge 43K

11:00

Age 16 & over

£139

  • 43 km trail running + 850 m ascent
  • Sat 5 Sep
  • #5 of 5
Bramley Park Camping, Polegate > Bank House Farm, Polegate
1st Quarter Challenge 25K

07:00

Age 14 & over

£89

  • 25 km trail running + 660 m ascent

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