Trail runs in East Sussex
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- Sat 10 May
- £58-£60
- Sat 10 May
- £58-£60
Bewl Water Spring | 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 18 & over
- 50 km trail running
- Sat 10 May
- £53-£55
- Sat 10 May
- £53-£55
Bewl Water Spring | 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 & over
- 26.2 miles trail running
- Sat 10 May
- £43-£45
- Sat 10 May
- £43-£45
Bewl Water Spring | 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.
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- Hilly
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles trail running
- Sat 10 May
- £30-£32
- Sat 10 May
- £30-£32
Bewl Water Spring | 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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- Undulating
- Age 16-80
- 10 km trail running
- Sun 25 May
- £89
- Entries close today
- Sun 25 May
- £89
- Entries close today
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.
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- Undulating
- Hilly
- Age 14 & over
- 25 km trail running + 400 m ascent
- Sun 20 Jul
- 1 charity
- Sun 20 Jul
- 1 charity
TriBourne Festival of Endurance | Marathon
Award winning full and middle-distance triathlons, plus a marathon, long-distance swims, aquabike options and triathlon relays.
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- Age 18 & over
- 26.2 miles trail running
- Sat 6 Sep
- £89
- 15 charities
- Sat 6 Sep
- £89
- 15 charities
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
- £199
- 15 charities
- Sat 6 - Sun 7 Sep
- £199
- 15 charities
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
- 14 charities
- Sat 6 - Sun 7 Sep
- £199
- 14 charities
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
- 15 charities
- Sat 6 Sep
- £139
- 15 charities
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 - Sun 7 Sep
- £139
- 15 charities
- Sat 6 - Sun 7 Sep
- £139
- 15 charities
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
- £58-£60
- Sat 13 Sep
- £58-£60
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 & over
- 50 km trail running
- Sat 13 Sep
- £53-£55
- 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 & over
- 26.2 miles trail running
- Sat 13 Sep
- £43-£45
- 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
- Sat 13 Sep
- £33-£35
- 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
- Sun 14 Sep
- £28-£35
- Sun 14 Sep
- £28-£35
Rye Ancient Trails 15K
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 16 & over
- 15 km multi terrain running
- Sun 14 Sep
- £32-£35
- Sun 14 Sep
- £32-£35
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
- Sun 27 Apr
The Rathfinny Run 10.7K and Half Marathon | Half Marathon
- 21.4 km trail running
- Sun 27 Apr
The Rathfinny Run 10.7K and Half Marathon | 10.7K
- 10.7 km trail running
- Sun 18 May
Valley To Valley Circuit - 11 Mile Guided Trail Run
- 11 miles trail running
- Sun 25 May
UK Ultra Seven Sisters Half Marathon
- 13.1 miles trail running