South Downs Way 100 is a rural event. First staged in 2012.

Same event — which distance suits you?

South Downs Way 100 offers several distances, so you can pick the one that fits your goal.

Distances compared at South Downs Way 100
DistanceOverallPB potentialGAP factorMedianFeeFinishers
Ultramarathon£220

Scores are out of 100. GAP factor is % slower than a flat course. Click a distance for its full page.

Getting there & the atmosphere

Driving in, Parking is on site and free of charge at the Matterley Bowl start.

A straightforward, runner-focused atmosphere rather than a carnival.

Typical conditions on race weekend

  • 22°CTypical temperature
  • 15 kphTypical wind
  • 3 mmTypical rainfall
  • 49Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, warmer than the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.

Explore each distance