Winter Downs 200
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Winter Downs 200 : 9 to 13 December 2026
The Winter Downs 200 is a single stage, continuous trail run covering 200 mile on a loop through the South of England. The event starts and finishes at Juniper Hall, Dorking, and allows runners up to 96 hours to complete the course. Live tracking is provided across the entire event. Runners may be accompanied by a crew and may use a drop bag at three major aid stations where hot food and sleeping facilities are available. The clock does not stop during these stops. The course includes long stretches between aid stations and undulating terrain; organisers note about 16 hours of darkness each day during the event.
The route follows established trails and is described in sequential sections. From Juniper Hall the course runs east for 18 miles on the North Downs Way to its intersection with the Vanguard Way at Botley Hill. It then continues south for 45 miles on the Vanguard Way to Alfriston, the 91 mile point relative to the South Downs Way 100. Runners then cover almost 80 miles of the South Downs Way to Exton, followed by about 32 miles on the Wayfarers Walk and St Swithuns Way to Farnham to rejoin the North Downs Way. The final 25 miles complete the loop back to Box Hill and Juniper Hall. The race is held under a UK Athletics permit with the permit number to be confirmed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
