Saturday, March 20, 2027
Distance
Start Time
Cutoff
Terrain
Difficulty
The 50 mile route follows the South Downs Way from Whiteways Cafe near Arundel all the way to the Winchester Athletics Track, climbing and descending the chalk ridge for most of the day. It sets off first at 07:30 and allows 13 hours 30 minutes to finish.
Point to point along the South Downs Way from near Arundel to Winchester
Scenic trails and sweeping views over the South Downs
Well stocked aid stations throughout
Hilly chalk downland running
Option to plant a tree instead of receiving a medal with Trees Not Tees
Start / Finish
50 Mile Ultramarathon and Marathon Option 1 start at Whiteways Cafe, Bury Hill, Houghton, Arundel BN18 9FD. Marathon Option 2 (QECP to Winchester) starts at Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Gravel Hill, Horndean, PO8 0QE
50 Mile Ultramarathon and Marathon Option 2 finish at Winchester Athletics Track, Milland Road, Winchester SO23 0QA. Marathon Option 1 (Arundel to QECP) finishes at Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Gravel Hill, Horndean, PO8 0QE
Terrain
Route
Race Day
What to bring
Headtorch or chest torch
Jacket
Pack or belt to carry your tracker
At least 500ml of fluid
What you get
Option to plant a tree instead of receiving a medal, in partnership with Trees Not Tees
Tracker carried by 50 mile runners
Refundable booking option available at checkout
On the day
Before you enter
Other questions
The marathon carries a 7 hour 30 minute limit and the 50 mile a 13 hour 30 minute limit, so later finishers will be out after sunset. Any runner who could go over the 7 hour mark, including marathon runners, is required to carry a headtorch or chest torch, and a back up light is advisable.
Yes, there are well stocked aid stations along the route. Every runner is still required to carry at least 500ml of fluid between stations.
Yes, spectators are welcome along the South Downs Way. The ridge is open countryside with many access points from the villages along the route, and the athletics track in Winchester is the natural place to watch the finishes.
Late March on the South Downs can bring anything from bright spring sunshine to cold wind, rain and low cloud. Conditions change quickly on the ridge, so layered, waterproof clothing that you can carry is strongly advised.
Winchester, United Kingdom
Saturday, March 20, 2027
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