The Challenge

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 your favourite charity! 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 & downs lie ahead before Arundel comes into view after an amazing 100 km journey. Sign up as an individual or as a team; you’ll get full support all the way, plenty of 
food & drink, optional camping & transfers, a special medal, T shirt and celebration finish. With half & 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 & trail challenges!

The route

Distance options

• Full Challenge (100km) - Eastbourne to Arundel
• 1st Half (55km) - Eastbourne to Hove
• 1st Quarter Challenge (25km) – Eastbourne to Alfriston

Fundraising

You only need to raise half of the fundraising target 3 weeks ahead of the South Coast Challenge to confirm your place - you can then top up the rest during, and after, the challenge!

Charity sponsorship - pay a small registration fee and do lots of fundraising!
Remember you only need to raise half of the fundraising target to confirm your place.

Full Challenge (100km) - £50 registration fee + £575 in fundraising

Half Challenge (50km) - £40 registration fee + £375 in fundraising

Quarter Challenge (25km) - £30 registration fee + £275 in fundraising

Mixed Funding - pay a higher contribution to the cost of your place and fundraise less. 

Full Challenge (100km) - £110 registration fee + £330 in fundraising

Half Challenge (50km) - £75 registration fee + £225 in fundraising

Quarter Challenge (25km) - £50 registration fee + £150 in fundraising

Don't worry, we're on hand to help you reach your goal, with lots of fundraising materials at the ready! Please get in touch for a chat if you have any questions, we're always happy to hear from you.

FAQs

For further information about the challenge, its inclusions, the route and FAQs, please visit the official organiser's website or email info@ultrachallenge.com.

If you have any fundraising questions, you can get in touch with a member of the Events team by getting in touch on the contacts below, and we will be delighted to help.