Walks & Treks
South Coast Challenge
A challenge event you can take on at your pace, the South Coast Challenge 2025 invites you to walk, jog or run 25, 50 or 100km.
Dates
Sat, 6 September 2025 to
Sun, 7 September 2025
Location
Eastbourne to The South Downs Way
Take on some of England’s finest scenery as a walk, jog, or a run!
Starting from Eastbourne, up Beachy Head, over the magnificent Seven Sisters, and along the famous South Downs Way National Trail with stunning views over the sea to a Brighton mid-point. Devil’s Dyke, welcome rest stops, a few ups & downs all lie ahead before historic Arundel comes into view after an amazing 100km journey. It will test spirit & determination but is totally achievable with good preparation and the Ultra Challenge support. With 50km and 25km challenge options also available – there’s a challenge here for everyone – and you can join as an individual or as a team of friends or family.
As you cross the finish line, you’ll get a big welcome from the cheer squad, a glass of fizz, a t-shirt, and a special medal to celebrate your achievement.
As Guy’s Cancer Charity is an official partner for this event, you get a 50% discount on the ‘Full Sponsorship’ registration fee when signing up to support us.
By taking on the South Coast Challenge 2025 for us, you’ll be making a huge difference in the lives of patients experiencing cancer and their families, ensuring they receive the very latest in personalised care.
For the full details of prices and to sign up visit the Ultra Challenge website.
Event information
Time
Start time 7am – 9am
Booking fee
From £50
Challenge level
Beginner - Advanced
Distance
25, 50 & 100km
Fundraise for Guy’s Cancer Charity
Full Sponsorship
You pay a small registration fee, do lots of fundraising and we cover the cost of your event place!
For 100km registration fee is £50, fundraising target of £575.
Mixed Funding
You pay half of the event place cost yourself, fundraise a bit less and we pay the balance of the event place cost.
For 100km registration fee is £110, fundraising target of £330.
Own Place Fundraising
You pay the full cost of the event place – fundraise whatever you can, with no set target or deadline, and there’s no event place cost at all to the charity – us!
For 100km registration fee is £199.
What you’ll get
- Regular covered rest stops, with free food & drink, massages, and medics
- An epic finish line moment, with a glass of fizz, medal, and t-shirt
- Camping, transfer, and parking options to make getting there & away easy
- Full fundraising support, and a choice of fundraising options
- Inclusive & fun event with a great atmosphere and camaraderie
- A fully signed route, with a team of ‘Trekmasters’ out on the trail with you
