South Downs Marathon 2026
Sun 26th Apr 2026
Walk Details:
Event Type
Challenge Event
Region / Area
Southern England / East Sussex
Local Group
Sussex
Distance / Time Limit
c28ml. 11 hrs
Start Time
08:30
Route
East Dean Village Hall, Village Green Lane, Gilberts Drive, off the A259, East Dean, East Sussex. Postcode BN20 0DR.
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Crossing some of the most beautiful countryside of The South Downs National Park including all of The Seven Sisters, Cuckmere Haven, Firle Beacon (28m only) and passing The Long Man of Wilmington. Will also visit the Downland villages of Litlington, Firle (28m only) & Alfriston
General Notes
There will be the option of two routes : 28 miles with 4,000ft of ascent or 18 miles with 3,100ft of ascent both to be completed within 11 hours. Walkers start at 08:30 runners from 09:30
Entries will be via Si Entries only. Further details to follow by the end of the year. Entry fee will be advertised on the LDWA Sussex website & with Si Entries
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Rights of way data from selected Local Authorities.
Large scale digital mapping is provided by John Thorn.
