Sat 5 Sep 2026 Polegate, East Sussex, UK

South Coast Ultra Challenge | 1st Quarter Challenge 25K

The first quarter option of the South Coast Ultra Challenge from Eastbourne to the coastline, over the Seven Sisters to Cuckmere Haven, over the South Downs to finish at Alfriston for a celebration!

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  • Sat 5 Sep 2026
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!

This event is part of South Coast Ultra Challenge.

Event details

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

Route

  • Check points
  • Distance markers
  • First aid
  • Food stations
  • Hilly
  • Marshals
  • Mass start
  • Point to point
  • Return transport
  • Sweeper
  • Toilets
  • Water stations
  • Way markers

Location

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

What's included

  • Camping
  • Chip timing
  • Drinks
  • Fizz at the finish
  • GPS tracking
  • Map
  • Massage
  • Medal
  • Snacks
  • Training plan
  • T-shirt

How to enter

  • Age 14 & over
  • Entries open
  • Charity entries closed
  • Charity places
  • Enter online
  • Event merch available
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  • 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

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