Centurion Running South Downs Way 50
Worthing to Eastbourne along the second half of the South Downs Way.
50 Mile
80 km
1,882 m ascent
23 m per km
13h cut-off
9:42/km to make it
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The course
EXPERT
TRP grade · E5·T2
13h cut-off, which needs 9:42/km
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What you’re in for
Worthing to Eastbourne, joining the South Downs Way just before Chanctonbury Ring and staying on it to the finish, apart from the bridleway over Windover Hill to Jevington instead of the Seven Sisters. A lap of the Eastbourne track to end. Chalk underfoot, which is slippery wet or dry. Acorn posts plus tape and Centurion arrows, seven aid stations with hot drinks at Alfriston and Jevington, thirteen hours.
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How to enter
Sat, 10 Apr 2027 · Entries open
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Common questions
- The South Downs Way 50 is one distance: 50 Mile (80.5 km).