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South Coast Ultra Challenge®

Walk, run, or jog this stunning seaside challenge

5-6 September 2026

Distance: 100km, 50km or 25km

Price: Starting from £30

Four people walking along the South Downs coastal path. In the distance are white cliffs and the sea.

The South Downs National Park is a superb backdrop for 2000 adventurers to take on a real challenge, and you can take it on at your pace as a walk, jog, or run – and fundraise for our life-saving work.

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 and downs lie ahead before Arundel comes into view after an amazing 100km journey.

Sign up as an individual or as a team - you’ll get full support all the way, plenty of food and drink, optional camping and transfers, a special medal, t-shirt and celebration finish. With half and quarter distance options also available – there’s a challenge for everyone. Push yourself further in 2026, take on an Ultra Challenge – the UK’s No.1 Series of treks and trail challenges!

A group of people in a line walking along the South Downs coastal path. In the background is a road, white cliffs, and the sea.
South Coast Ultra Challenge logo.

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Contact us

If you have a question for us or would like to find out more about our events, our events team would be more than happy to help. Call us on +44 03331 881201 or email events@sja.org.uk.