The 2027 South Downs Way 10km will take place on Friday 11th June 2027 at 1900. Entry fee is £25 (£27 unaffiliated).
What do I get for my entry fee?
Principally you get a fully supported race day experience including:
A marked course.
Full medical support
Timing/ Results
On Site Camping Free of Charge
Medal to all Finishers
Is there a limit to the number of entries into each distance/ Can I enter on race day?
The race will have 200 starters. Once the race fills, there will be no waiting list and there will be no entries on the day.
Is there a minimum qualification standard to achieve before I can enter?
No, entry is open to everyone over the age of 16 on race day.
Is there mandatory gear to carry on race day?
No
Are there any road crossings or gates/ stiles to negotiate?
No
Where is the start/ finish?
Registration, race start, race finish and Race HQ are at Matterley Bowl, Matterley Estate.
What facilities are there at the Start/ Finish?
Start: Toilets, water, free camping, free parking. Food and Coffee vendors on site. Race Expo.
Are pacers allowed?
Pacers are not permitted anywhere on the course.
Are dogs allowed?
Dogs are not permitted anywhere on the course.
Are crews allowed/ Are supporters allowed?
Crews are not permitted to attend runners anywhere on course.
What happens if the event is cancelled or abandoned?
Race management reserve the right to modify, at any time, the course or aid station locations listed.
In the case of severe/ extreme weather conditions including but not limited to flooding after the event start, race management reserve the right to abandon the event at any time.
No refunds will be offered in that situation but a suitable alternative will always be sought. If the event cannot take place for reasons out of the control of race management including but not limited to flooding, severe weather or denial of access to the original course (foot and mouth outbreak for example), race management reserve the right to postpone the event to a later date and all entries will be carried forward to the new date. Refunds may not be offered under these circumstances. Event cancellation due to reasons such as Coronavirus or other such pandemic, public health, local authority travel and movement restrictions and bans of any kind etc. are beyond our control and cancellation is possible at any time. If the event is cancelled for reasons which require the event to be postponed indefinitely, race management reserve the right to retain all entry fees against costs incurred.
How do I get in touch?
Please email us at [email protected] for any questions at all.
