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South Downs Challenge

Event details

Location:

Brighton

Registration fee:

From £45

Fundraising target:

From £235

Distance:

42km
    A view across the South Downs on top of the Seven Sisters cliffs.

    About the event

    This incredible coastal trek starts just outside Brighton and includes 42 km of breathtaking and challenging terrain before finishing in Eastbourne.

    You will cross Firle Beacon for stunning views of the coast, before tackling the incredible stretch of clifftops known as the Seven Sisters to finish on the seafront at Eastbourne.

    What you'll get

    • An epic finish line moment, with a glass of fizz, a medal and a T-shirt
    • Regular covered rest stops, with free food and drink, massages and medics
    • A fully signed route, with a team of ‘Trekmasters’ out on the trail with you

    Trekking with your own place?

    Already have your place in the race? We would love for you to join Team Animal and fundraise for the RSPCA. You can set your fundraising target and will receive an RSPCA team animal running vest once you raise £50 plus all the great Team Animal benefits listed below.

    Join team animal

    Benefits to trekking for us

    • RSPCA technical t-shirt made from recycled plastic bottles.
    • Digital fundraising pack bursting with ideas to help you reach your target.
    • Facebook group to talk to other RSPCA eventers before the race day and share your experiences.
    • Committed events team on hand to help with your fundraising.
    • A Team Animal Strava group to share your training progress with other Team Animal trekkers.