United Kingdom · England
South Downs Way
Distance
161 km
Date
June 13, 2026
Entry fee
220 GBP
€ / km
€1.57
Chalk ridge classic: runnable rolling hills, big skies, and a fast 100-mile coastal finish.
Elevation and Terrain
Total Meters
3800m
D+/KM
23.6m/km
For context, the Tor des Géants 330 loop has 73 D+/km.
Avg Uphill Gradient
6.9%
Avg Downhill Gradient
-6.9%
Uphill gradient distribution
Route Profile
Analysed 2026-05-02Terrain breakdown
Terrain
Climbs
Top climbs
6.8 km · 214 m gain
starts km 136 · avg 3.1% · max 23.3%
3.6 km · 204 m gain
starts km 100 · avg 5.7% · max 24.9%
4.6 km · 193 m gain
starts km 77 · avg 4.2% · max 29.0%
Top descents
8.7 km · 223 m drop
starts km 91 · avg -2.5% · max -20.0%
5.9 km · 203 m drop
starts km 142 · avg -3.5% · max -20.8%
4.7 km · 192 m drop
starts km 155 · avg -4.0% · max -30.0%
Race files
Logistics
Nearest airport
London Heathrow (LHR) / Gatwick (LGW)
Notes
Start: ~1–2 hrs / Public transport: Good (rail to Winchester + from Eastbourne) / Accommodation: Easy in Winchester/Eastbourne but book early
