Winter on the Downs 50k, 55 miles and 100 miles

These are three single-loop races around the trails of East and West Sussex. Starting and finishing in the seaside town of Eastbourne. Runners will begin over the famous Seven Sisters before heading up towards Plumpton. The views are spectacular, and the courses are a combination of grass trails, farm tracks and woodland paths.

The weather at this time of year can be unpredictable with anything from glorious crisp sunny days to strong winds, rain, sleet, fog, freezing temperatures and snow. East Sussex in paticular, and the eastern side of the South Downs, lends itself to being ideal for a race at this time of year with it having probably the driest climate in the U.K. The terrain has fantastic drainage meaning although some places can and will become wet and muddy, it is generally speaking, very runnable all year round.

All three races are part of the South Downs Triple Crown. This is a new challenge that runners can chose to enter and it will begin in 2025. This will consist of completing 3 of our ultra distance races within the calender year. There are a few different variations of the Triple Crown that can be chosen.

For lots more information visit our website UkUltra

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