South Coast Challenge
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South Coast Ultra Challenge
The South Coast Ultra Challenge takes place on 4 to 5 Sept 2027 in the South Downs National Park, starting in Eastbourne. The event offers several distance options:
- 100 km full route
- 50 km option
- 25 km option
The route climbs Beachy Head, passes the Seven Sisters and follows the South Downs Way with sea views to Brighton at the halfway point. After Brighton the course goes via Devil’s Dyke with additional ups and downs before historic Arundel at the end of the 100 km route. The event lists options including a Solo Challenger start, an Ultra March option and a Trailblazerz option.
Support infrastructure includes covered rest stops roughly every 12.5 km with major stops at about 25 km, 50 km, 75 km and 100 km. Snack stops occur about every 12.5 km and a meal is provided about every 25 km; hot drinks, water and energy drinks are available at all stops. Rest stops provide seating, toilets, medical areas, changing rooms and baggage pick up. The route is signed with pink arrows and glow sticks at night, and an event app offers GPS tracking. Timing scans at rest stops are monitored by a control room.
For the full two day challenge there is a Base Camp with camping packages, hot showers and chill out areas. Medical and massage teams including doctors, paramedics, podiatrists and masseuses staff the route and larger rest stops. The event expects around 2,000 participants and offers shuttle transfers and parking near finish locations. Corporate team entries and hospitality packages are available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
