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South Coast Challenge

6-7 September 2025

Winter Deal - Get up to 75% of registration fees and FREE branded tech t-shirt

About the challenge

Dates: Saturday & Sunday, 6-7 September 2025
Event type: Trek, jog or run
Location: Eastbourne to Arundel
Registration Fee: £30 - £199 depending on chosen option
Fundraising Target: £150 - £575 depending on chosen option
Level: Moderate - tough (depending on distance)

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. You will get full support and hospitality all the way from our team - and with half and quarter distance options also - there's a challenge here for everyone!

Push yourself further - 100km full Challenge with half & quarter options also available.

WWF is an official Series Partner on all Ultra Challenge treks!

As we are an official Series Partner, you can get 50% off charity sponsorship registration fees. Find out more here

Join the challenge

The route and distance options:
Full (Continuous or 2-day) Challenge (100km) - Eastbourne to Arundel
1st 1/2 Challenge (57km) - Eastbourne to Hove
2nd1/2 Challenge (43km) - Hove to Arundel
1/4 Challenge (25km) - Eastbourne to Alfriston

Registration fees and sponsorship targets*: 

Charity sponsorship - pay a small registration fee and fundraise more to support vital conservation work:  
Full Challenge (100km) - £50 registration fee + £575 in fundraising
Half Challenge (57/43km) - £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 (57/43km) - £75 registration fee + £225 in fundraising
Quarter Challenge (25km) - £50 registration fee + £150 in fundraising

Own Place Charity Fundraising - pay for your place and fundraise whatever you can

Full Challenge (100km) - £199 joining fee + fundraise what you can
Half Challenge (57/43km) - £139 joining fee + fundraise what you can
Quarter Challenge (25km) - £89 joining fee + fundraise what you can
 

For Charity and Mixed Funding options, you will need to raise 50% of your fundraising target at least three weeks before the event in order to confirm your place on the day. 

How we support you

We're with you every step of the way towards event day with advice and information so you can just focus on your training and fundraising. We'll also provide:

  • Our fundraising pack to help you achieve your target
  • Walkers pack including WWF t-shirt and headband
  • Exclusive access to our private Team Panda Facebook Group
  • Online training hub to help you prepare safely for your challenge