Trail runs in East Sussex
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- Sat 6 - Sun 7 Sep
- £199
- Entries closed
South Coast Ultra Challenge | Full 100km continuous
The full distance option of the South Coast Challenge from sunny Eastbourne, over the magnificent Seven Sisters, onto Cuckmere Haven and over the South Downs all the way to historic Arundel.
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- Hilly
- Age 18 & over
- 100 km trail running + 2100 m ascent
- Sat 6 - Sun 7 Sep
- £199
- Entries closed
South Coast Ultra Challenge | Full 100km over 2 days
The full distance option of the South Coast Challenge over 2 days with 57km on day 1 and 43km on day 2, meaning you experience the route in daylight with the chance to sleep overnight.
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- Hilly
- Age 18 & over
- 100 km trail running + 2100 m ascent
- Sat 6 Sep
- £139
- Entries closed
South Coast Ultra Challenge | 1st Half
The first half option of the South Coast Challenge from Eastbourne to the coastline, over the Seven Sisters to Cuckemere Haven, over the South Downs to finish via Brighton's promenade.
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- Hilly
- Age 18 & over
- 57 km trail running + 1250 m ascent
- Sat 6 Sep
- £89
- Entries closed
South Coast Ultra Challenge | 1st Quarter
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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- Hilly
- Age 14 & over
- 25 km trail running + 660 m ascent
- Sat 6 - Sun 7 Sep
- £139
- Entries closed
South Coast Ultra Challenge | 2nd Half
The second half option of the South Coast Ultra Challenge is a scenic ‘marathon plus’ adventure across the South Downs towards Arundel with wonderful coastal views and a celebratory finish!
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- Hilly
- Age 18 & over
- 43 km trail running + 850 m ascent
- Sat 13 Sep
- £60-£62
Bewl Water Autumn | Ultra
Scenic mixed-terrain route around Bewl Water on undulating rural wooded trails and quiet country lanes. The marathon course was previously rated one of the top UK marathons.
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- Hilly
- Age 20-80
- 50 km trail running + 1500 ft ascent
- Sat 13 Sep
- £53-£55
Bewl Water Autumn | 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.
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- Hilly
- Age 18-80
- 26.2 miles trail running + 1420 ft ascent
- Sat 13 Sep
- £43-£45
Bewl Water Autumn | Half Marathon
Scenic mixed-terrain route around Bewl Water on undulating rural wooded trails and quiet country lanes. The marathon course was previously rated one of the top UK marathons.
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- Undulating
- Age 17-80
- 13.1 miles trail running + 710 ft ascent
- Sat 13 Sep
- £33-£35
Bewl Water Autumn | 10K
Scenic mixed-terrain route around Bewl Water on undulating rural wooded trails and quiet country lanes. The marathon course was previously rated one of the top UK marathons.
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- Undulating
- Age 15-80
- 10 km trail running + 140 ft ascent
- Sun 14 Sep
- £28
Rye Ancient Trails 15K
A true steeplechase race across the breathtaking scenery of the ancient trails surrounding the medieval town of Rye in East Sussex, linking Norman churches as you go.
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- Undulating
- Age 16 & over
- 15 km multi terrain running + 734 ft ascent
- Sun 14 Sep
- £32
Rye Ancient Trails 30K
A truly breathtaking multi-terrain race through the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in East Sussex. A race that enchants and delights at every twist and turn.
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- Undulating
- Age 18 & over
- 30 km multi terrain running + 1492 ft ascent
- Sat 13 Jun 2026
- £60-£62
Bewl Water Summer | 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.
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- Hilly
- Age 20-80
- 50 km trail running + 1500 ft ascent
- Sat 13 Jun 2026
- £53-£55
Bewl Water Summer | 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.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Hilly
- Age 18-80
- 26.2 miles trail running + 1420 ft ascent
- Sat 13 Jun 2026
- £43-£45
Bewl Water Summer | 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.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Hilly
- Age 17-80
- 13.1 miles trail running + 710 ft ascent
- Sat 13 Jun 2026
- £33-£35
Bewl Water Summer | 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.
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- Enter online
- Undulating
- Age 15-80
- 10 km trail running + 280 ft ascent
- Sat 25 Oct
Beachy Head Marathon | Ultramarathon
- 52.6 km trail running + 4534 ft ascent
- Sat 25 Oct
Beachy Head Marathon | Marathon
- 26.2 miles trail running + 3875 ft ascent
- Sat 25 Oct
Beachy Head Marathon | 10K
- 10 km trail running + 1017 ft ascent
- Sun 26 Oct
Beachy Head Marathon | Half Marathon
- 13.1 miles trail running + 1601 ft ascent
- Sat 7 Mar 2026
EnduranceLife - Sussex | Marathon
- 26.2 miles road running + 4196 ft ascent
- Sat 7 Mar 2026
EnduranceLife - Sussex | Ultra
- 32.5 miles trail running + 5266 ft ascent
- Sat 7 Mar 2026
EnduranceLife - Sussex | Half Marathon
- 13.1 miles trail running + 2185 ft ascent