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Trail runs in East Sussex

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10 Hours • 10 Laps • You vs You. You will be awarded an event medal and coloured finisher's shirt based on your ability to complete 10 laps of the 3-mile, 4-mile or 5-mile loops in the given time.
  • Sat 28 Mar
  • £86
Uckfield, East Sussex, UK

Fortitude Ultra | Pippingford

10 Hours • 10 Laps • You vs You. You will be awarded an event medal and coloured finisher's shirt based on your ability to complete 10 laps of the 3-mile, 4-mile or 5-mile loops in the given time.

  • 10 hrs trail running + 1824 ft ascent
A new 25km option – ideal if you want to explore the surrounding countryside around Brighton and sections of the South Downs Way with its fabulous views back over the Sussex countryside.
  • Sun 24 May
  • £89
Brighton, East Sussex, UK

Brighton Challenge

A new 25km option – ideal if you want to explore the surrounding countryside around Brighton and sections of the South Downs Way with its fabulous views back over the Sussex countryside.

  • 25 km trail running + 400 m ascent
Previously rated one of the top 10 UK marathons! Scenic mixed-terrain routes following Bewl Water around the reservoir route on undulating rural wooded trails and quiet country lanes.
  • Sat 13 Jun
  • £33-£62
Wadhurst, East Sussex, UK

Bewl Water Summer

Previously rated one of the top 10 UK marathons! Scenic mixed-terrain routes following Bewl Water around the reservoir route on undulating rural wooded trails and quiet country lanes.

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • 50K ultra run
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!
  • Sat 5 - Sun 6 Sep
  • £89-£199
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!

  • 100K ultra run 2
  • Ultra run 2
  • Trail run
Previously rated one of the top 10 UK marathons! Scenic mixed-terrain routes following Bewl Water around the reservoir route on undulating rural wooded trails and quiet country lanes.
  • Sat 12 Sep
  • £33-£62
Wadhurst, East Sussex, UK

Bewl Water Autumn

Previously rated one of the top 10 UK marathons! Scenic mixed-terrain routes following Bewl Water around the reservoir route on undulating rural wooded trails and quiet country lanes.

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • 50K ultra run
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.
  • Sun 13 Sep
  • £29-£33
Rye, East Sussex, UK

Rye Ancient Trails 30K & 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.

  • Multi-terrain run 2
  • Sat 28 Mar
  • From £85
Uckfield, East Sussex, UK

Fortitude Ultra: Pippingford Park

  • 10 hrs trail running
  • Sat 11 Apr
  • £10-£49
Brighton, East Sussex, UK

The Maverick East Sussex Trail

  • 5K run
  • Trail run
  • Half marathon
  • Sun 12 Apr
  • £79
Brighton, East Sussex, UK

The Brighton Trail Marathon

  • 42 km trail running
  • Sun 10 May
  • £28-£42
Polegate, East Sussex, UK

The Rathfinny Run 10.7K and Half Marathon

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Sat 23 May
  • £42-£44
Eastbourne, East Sussex, UK

Seven Sisters Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles trail running + 2057 ft ascent
  • Sun 7 Jun
  • £32-£39
Lewes, East Sussex, UK

Weald Challenge

  • 22 km trail running
  • Fri 26 Jun
  • £133-£135
Polegate, East Sussex, UK

The Longbridge 100 Backyard Ultra Summer

  • 4.17 miles trail running
  • Sun 5 Jul
  • £20-£40
Wadhurst, East Sussex, UK

Bewl 15

  • Trail run 2
  • Sat 3 Oct
  • £44-£46
Lewes, East Sussex, UK

Dark Downs Half Marathon

  • 13.8 miles trail running + 1686 ft ascent
  • Sat 5 - Sun 6 Dec
  • £183-£185
Lewes, East Sussex, UK

Winter On The Downs 100 Miles

  • 100 miles trail running
  • Sat 5 - Sun 6 Dec
  • £110-£112
Lewes, East Sussex, UK

Winter On The Downs 55 Miles

  • 55 miles trail running

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