How far is the Winter's End?

The Winter's End offers 3 distances: 50 Mile Ultramarathon (80.5 km), 50km Ultramarathon (31.1 miles), Marathon (QECP to Winchester) (42.2 km / 26.2 miles).

What are the cut-offs for the Winter's End?

Overall time limits — 50 Mile Ultramarathon: 13h 30m, 50km Ultramarathon: 9h 30m, Marathon (QECP to Winchester): 7h 30m.

When is the next Winter's End?

Sat, 20 Mar 2027, 07:30. Not open yet.

BigFeat Events Winter's End

Whiteways Cafe, Bury Hill, Houghton, ArundelSat, 20 Mar 2027

Point-to-point South Downs Way races: 50 miles, 50km and a marathon

Distance	Ascent	Per km
50 Mile Ultramarathon	—	—
50km Ultramarathon	—	—
42.2 km Marathon (QECP to Winchester)	—	—

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No reviews of the Winter's End, and nothing on what people wore. Both are things no organiser publishes and every runner wants before they enter — how it actually went, and what was on your feet.

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Pick your distance

13h 30m cut-off, which needs 10:04/km

starts 07:30

What you’re in for

A point-to-point race along the South Downs Way in March. The 50 miler runs from Whiteways near Arundel to Winchester. The 50km starts at the same place, follows the Way and the Serpent Trail, and finishes at Queen Elizabeth Country Park. The marathon covers the western half, from QECP over Old Winchester Hill, Beacon Hill and Cheesefoot Head to Winchester Athletics Track. You park at your finish and take a bookable coach to the start, and bags are carried to the finish. The 50 miler starts at 7:30 with a kit check at registration. The 50km starts at 8:15 and the marathon at 11:30. Cut-offs are 13.5, 9.5 and 7.5 hours.

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How to enter

Sat, 20 Mar 2027 · Not open yet · £58–£102

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Common questions

: The Winter's End offers 3 distances: 50 Mile Ultramarathon (80.5 km), 50km Ultramarathon (31.1 miles), Marathon (QECP to Winchester) (42.2 km / 26.2 miles).
: No course file for the Winter's End yet, so there's no measured climb here. When BigFeat Events publish one, this fills in.
: Not graded yet. A TRP grade is worked out from distance and climb measured off the course file, and there isn't one for the Winter's End yet.
: We haven't confirmed the marking on the Winter's End with BigFeat Events. Check their race information before you enter rather than assuming it either way.
: We don't hold a compulsory kit list for the Winter's End. BigFeat Events confirm mandatory kit in their race information, usually in the final instructions.
: Overall time limits — 50 Mile Ultramarathon: 13h 30m, 50km Ultramarathon: 9h 30m, Marathon (QECP to Winchester): 7h 30m.
: We don't hold a checkpoint list for the Winter's End. What's on the table varies a lot between races, so check the BigFeat Events race information rather than turning up expecting food.
: Not yet — we don't hold a course file for the Winter's End. Some organisers only send the GPX to entrants. If we get one, it goes up free, with no sign-up.
: Sat, 20 Mar 2027, 07:30. Not open yet.