Centurion South Downs Way 50km
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South Downs Way 50km
The South Downs Way 50km is a non-stop foot race held on 12 June 2027 that runs entirely within the South Downs National Park. The course follows the South Downs Way National Trail for much of the route, starting on private land near Matterley Bowl outside Winchester and finishing in the Event Field at Queen Elizabeth Country Park. The advertised distance is 50 km (31 mi) with approximately 1150 m (3800 ft) of ascent. Terrain is mainly trail with a proportion of road.
The event is part of the World Trail Majors Short Series and is run under a UK Athletics permit through the TRA. The field is limited to 400 starters and there is a 9 hour overall cut off plus additional checkpoint cut offs on route. Four fully stocked aid stations are provided, along with full medical support and a fully marked course. Live tracking is used and finishers receive a medal; category trophies are awarded to finishers only. Overnight camping is available at the start line and hot drinks and finish line food are provided.
There are no qualification standards and the minimum age is 20 in line with UKA rules. Pacers and crews are not permitted. Mandatory kit must be carried at all times; a one hour time penalty applies for missing mandatory items. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
