SOUTH COAST CHALLENGE
A challenge event you can take on at your pace. The South Coast Challenge invites you to walk, jog or run a distance of your choice, along a signed route, with free food and drink at regular rest stops, plus support including medics, marshals and massage. Get the ‘Ultra Challenge’ support & hospitality all the way – helping you to push yourself further and achieve something really special for Combat Stress.
sOUTH cOAST cHALLENGE 2026
The South Downs National Park is a superb backdrop for 2000 adventurers to take on a real challenge, and you can take it on at your pace as a walk, jog, or run – and fundraise for your favourite charity!
An Eastbourne start, up Beachy Head, the magnificent Seven Sisters, and along the South Downs Way, with stunning views over the sea, to a Brighton half-way. Devil’s Dyke, and a few ups & downs lie ahead before Arundel comes into view after an amazing 100 km journey.
Sign up as an individual or as a team; you’ll get full support all the way, plenty of
food & drink, optional camping & transfers, a special medal, T shirt and celebration finish. With half & quarter distance options also available – there’s a challenge for everyone!
Push yourself further in 2026, take on an Ultra Challenge – the UK’s No.1 Series of treks & trail challenges.
Event information
When: 5 - 6 September 2026
Where: Eastbourne
Distance: 100km / 50km / 25km
Registration fee: Mix of registration fee options
Fundraising target: Mix of fundraising target options
(see event sign up page for more details)
Our support to you
Your support is vital to us and we want to ensure you get the very best experience whilst taking on this amazing challenge and raising funds for Combat Stress.
Whether its your first event or you are a seasoned pro, you are part of Team Combat Stress and we are here to support you every step of the way. We will provide you with:
- A digital fundraising pack full of ideas
- A wealth of fundraising resources including training plans
- Support from a dedicated challenges fundraising team
- Team e-newsletters with fundraising advice
- Cheering materials available for family and friends
- Access to the Team Combat Stress group on Facebook and Strava
