United Kingdom · England
South Downs Way
Distance
50 km
Date
June 13, 2026
Entry fee
117 GBP
€ / km
€2.69
Chalk ridge classic: runnable rolling hills, big skies, and a fast 100-mile coastal finish.
Elevation and Terrain
Total Meters
1200m
D+/KM
24m/km
For context, the Tor des Géants 330 loop has 73 D+/km.
Avg Uphill Gradient
5.9%
Avg Downhill Gradient
-6.3%
Uphill gradient distribution
Route Profile
Analysed 2026-05-02Terrain breakdown
Terrain
Climbs
Top climbs
1.6 km · 162 m gain
starts km 46 · avg 10.4% · max 20.6%
4.0 km · 143 m gain
starts km 28 · avg 3.6% · max 22.8%
3.8 km · 120 m gain
starts km 34 · avg 3.2% · max 16.5%
Top descents
1.6 km · 146 m drop
starts km 48 · avg -9.4% · max -21.3%
2.0 km · 139 m drop
starts km 26 · avg -6.9% · max -28.3%
3.2 km · 136 m drop
starts km 43 · avg -4.0% · max -18.7%
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
