South Coast Challenge

walkers at the start line of the south coast challenge

The South Downs National Park is a superb backdrop for a walk, jog or run challenge - with stunning sea views and rolling countryside.

About the challenge:

A linear route, starting in Eastbourne and finishing in Arundel, the South Downs National Park is a superb backdrop for 2000 adventurers to take on a real challenge.

Choose to walk, jog or run and select from the full challenge, half challenge, quarter distance or 10 mile route!

Date:  Saturday 6th September, 2025 – Sunday 7th September, 2025

Location:  Eastbourne

Registration fee:  Starting from £30

Fundraising pledge:  Starting from £275

Fundraising options:

Charity sponsorship

Pay a smaller registration fee & do lots of fundraising for Bliss - we cover your event place cost.

100km: Registration fee: £50 - Fundraising target: £575

50km: Registration fee: £40 - Fundraising target: £375

25km: Registration fee: £30 - Fundraising target: £275

Mixed fundraising

Or, pay a higher registration fee to cover part of the cost of your place, and fundraise to a slightly lower target.

100km: Registration fee: £110 - Fundraising target: £330

50km: Registration fee: £75 - Fundraising target: £225

25km: Registration fee: £50 - Fundraising target: £150

Join Team Bliss and you'll receive:

On the day facilities: You'll receive food and drink at rest stops throughout the event, access to medics, massage, pace walkers and camping options - plus a medal and glass of bubbly to celebrate at the finish line.

Support: You will receive pre-event support from our friendly events team as well as comprehensive support and training details from the event organiser, Ultra Challenges.

Community: You'll be invited to join an online group to connect with other Team Bliss challenge event fundraisers to share stories, training and fundraising tips.

A Bliss t-shirt: You'll get your own Bliss top to wear on the day.

Some important details:

Please note this event is organised by Ultra Challenge. Find out more on the Ultra Challenge website.

Any questions?

For answers to your questions, you can:

Read Ultra Challenge's frequently asked questions or contact the Ultra Challenge team directly at [email protected].

Or you can contact the Bliss fundraising events team at [email protected].