South Coast Ultra Challenge 2025

The South Downs, a magnificant backdrop to a breathtaking challenge

Event Date – Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th September 2025

Days – 2 Days, see challenge options

Start/Finish – East Sussex

Distance – 25km I 50km I 100km routes

Entry Fee – Select your option

Fundraising – Select your option

South Coast Challenge

Take on some of England’s finest scenery as a walk, jog, or a run! An Eastbourne start, up Beachy Head, over the magnificent Seven Sisters, and along the famous South Downs Way National Trail with stunning views over the sea to a Brighton mid-point. Devil’s Dyke, welcome rest stops, a few ups & downs all lie ahead before historic Arundel comes into view after an 100km amazing journey.

There are Full, Half and Quater challenge options – so make it your challenge, your way!

Your entry includes free food and drink at regular rest stops, plus support including medics, marshals and massage. As you cross the finish line, you’ll get a glass of fizz, t-shirt, and a medal to commemorate your achievement.

Experience one of the world’s most spectacular landscapes!
We’ve got 3 South Coast Ultra Challenge options available

Option 2: Full Sponsorship For Charity– pay a small registration fee and fundraise for Get Kids Going! (who pays for your place)

Full Challenge (100km) – £50 registration fee and at least £575 fundraising pledge
Half Challenge (50km) – £40 registration fee and at least £375 fundraising pledge
Quarter Challenge (25km) – £30 registration fee and at least £275 fundraising pledge

Option 3: Mixed Funding For Charity – pay for half your place cost and fundraise less for Get Kids Going! (who pays half of your place cost)

Full Challenge (100km) – £110 registration fee and at least £330 fundraising pledge
Half Challenge (50km) – £75 registration fee and at least £225 fundraising pledge
Quarter Challenge (25km) – £50 registration fee and at least £150 fundraising pledge

Option 4: Own Place Charity Fundraising – pay for your place and fundraise whatever you can for Get Kids Going! (with small admin fee to charity)

Full Challenge (100km) – £199 registration fee paid online and fundraise whatever you can
Half Challenge (50km) – £139 registration fee paid online and fundraise whatever you can
Quarter Challenge (25km) – £89 registration fee paid online and fundraise what you can

For full details and to sign up

Why you should join the Get Kids Going! Team
You’ll get full support and hospitality all the way, leaving you to focus on your challenge.

You can join as an individual or a team

Choose from Full (100km), Half (50km) and Quarter (25km) challenge options

2 day 100km ‘daylight’ option

Camping options available

Training guides and support plans

Organised rest stops on route

Fully signed route

Main meals, snacks and drinks included

Full medical support

Pace walkers

Shuttle buses and transfers

Ultra Challenge mobile app

Information Team Webinar

Facebook Team Forum

Video Briefings

Travel Planning

Finishers medal, Ultra Challenge Tee shirt and a glass of bubbly when you finish!

Event Accessibility

Visually impaired participants are welcome and usually take part with someone supporting them on route. There may be a discounted charge for this to cover event costs such as food etc. Event sites are generally in playing fields or outdoor areas on flat land. For spectators, there is limited wheelchair access, and this can vary on the day depending on ground conditions.

For more details, please speak to the Action Challenge team who will be happy to discuss course suitability for your accessibility requirements.

Ready to join?

By joining our team you’ll be helping children and young people with disability, get into sport.

Get Kids Going!

Get Kids Going! is a national charity which gives disabled children and young people, up to the age of 26 years, the wonderful opportunity of participating in sport. We provide them with specially built sports wheelchairs so they can do: athletics, marathons, tennis, skiing, rugby, sailing, basketball, snowboarding and many other sports.

Get Kids Going! inspires young people to compete in sporting events, from start to paralympic level, by also giving them annual sports grants to help with their; training, travel, competition fees and the development of sports’ equipment. With your help many of these amazing youngsters can become world record holders and paralympic champions!

For full information on this challenge, please visit the Thames Path Ultra Challenge website. You can also find FAQs here.

When signing up you agree to the Terms and Conditions of Action Challenge Ltd. (Ultra Challenge events) and Get Kids Going!