Location:
Eastbourne to Arundel

Cost to take part:
£89

Distance:
25k, 50k, 100k

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About the event

The South Downs National Park is a superb backdrop for 2000 adventurers to take on a real challenge.

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, optional bus transfers– and with half & quarter distance options available – there’s a South Coast Ultra Challenge for everyone!

With our new Everyone’s A Winner approach, the more you raise, the more of your entry fee we will reimburse and you’ll make more of a difference.

  • Raise £50 and you will receive a branded event top
  • Raise £250 and we’ll reimburse 50% of your entry fee
  • Raise £500 and we’ll reimburse 75%
  • Raise £750 and we’ll reimburse 100%

For more information about the event, visit the event website.

South Coast Challenge – Ultra Challenge 2026

What you get

  • Regular snack stops every 12.5 km
  • Meal/food every 25 km
  • Hot drinks, water & energy drinks at all stops
  • We cater for every dietary requirement
  • Lighter options for ‘runners’
  • Hot food finishers meal

We have Rest Stops every 12.5 km or so with ‘major’ ones at ~25/50/75/100 km. Our Rest Stops are like no others – along side a large medical area and catering services they are all covered infrastructure (to keep you out of the sun or rain!) – here there will be a place to sit down and put your feet up, use any of the facilities (toilets, medics, changing rooms, rest areas, baggage pick up). Manned by our team to help with any query or questions you have!

You will be given a medal, finisher’s t-shirt, glass of fizz and a photo finish! Before being guided to a finishers meal, drinks & a well earned sit down and rest.

How to join

Frequently Asked Questions

For frequently asked questions (FAQs) relating to the event, please visit the event organiser's website.

I’ve got my place, how do I let Grace Eyre know?

Click on the “Already got a place” link and fill in the form.

Alternatively, contact fundraising@grace-eyre.org and let us know your name, email address, phone number, address, shirt size, event details, nominated bank account details for your reimbursement and if you’ve already set it up, the details of your fundraising page.

How much do I need to raise?

There’s no minimum fundraising pledge, but the more you raise, the more of your entry fee we will reimburse.

Details of the amounts can be found on each event page.

What support will I receive?

Grace Eyre’s friendly fundraising team are on hand to support your fundraising from now to the event day and beyond.

We’ve got lots of helpful tips and advice to get your fundraising page set up and increase your donations.

How is the entry fee reimbursed?

Your reimbursement will be paid to your nominated bank account by BACS transfer. This will be made within 2 months from the date of the event.

Can I donate the reimbursement?

Absolutely!

We would be extremely grateful if you donated the value of your reimbursement.

If you do, it would also be eligible for Gift Aid which means we could claim an extra 25% at no extra cost to you.

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