South Downs Way 50

The South Downs Way is a long distance footpath and bridleway running along the South Downs in southern England. It is one of 15 National Trails in England and Wales. The trail runs for 160 km (100 mi) from Winchester in Hampshire to Eastbourne in East Sussex, with about 4,150 m (13,620 ft) of ascent and descent. 

The South Downs Way 50 is a 50 mile foot race along the beautiful South Downs Way National Trail, beginning in Worthing and finishing in Eastbourne. Runners start by negotiating 6 miles of chalk footpaths and bridleways, climbing up to join the South Downs Way National trail at Chanctonbury Ring. The remainder of the course is identical to the final 44 miles of the SDW100 and remains on the SDW until the final turn off bringing runners out to finish with a lap of the track at Eastbourne.