South Downs Way 100 Ultramarathon

  • Winchester to Eastbourne
  • 160.9 km
  • Entry from £220
  • Qualifier entry

The bottom line: this ultramarathon is a mixed profile. Entry is from £220 for the UK adult place, which our value model rates as strong for the distance.

Data current as of

The five sub-scores

PB potential
Value100
Conditions100
Beginner-friendly
Organisation

No single black-box number: each sub-score is shown independently. See the scoring methodology.

South Downs Way 100's ultramarathon is a point-to-point course that runs a mixed profile. It is a rural event at heart.

How hilly is the South Downs Way 100 Ultramarathon?

Course profile not yet available for this race.

The course is a point-to-point course. It starts at Matterley Bowl, just east of Winchester and finishes at Eastbourne Sports Park athletics track, Cross Levels Way, Eastbourne BN21 2UF. The surface is mostly trail (about 85% trail, 15% road).

What are realistic finish times?

Finisher distribution not yet available for this race.

Fit depends on your goal here: weigh the course shape and conditions below against a flat-out PB attempt. A generous 30 hours cut-off makes it realistic for first-timers and slower finishers too. Scenery-seekers get a trail backdrop.

What does it really cost to run?

Estimated cost to the start line from National Average
Entry fee£220
Travel (modelled)£40
Accommodation (modelled)£90
Estimated total£350
Entry fee is a sourced fact. Travel and accommodation are modelled estimates for a typical runner from this region, not quoted prices.

Parking: Parking is on site and free of charge at the Matterley Bowl start.

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 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.

Expect typical race-day temperatures around 22°C, winds near 15 kph and about 3 mm of rain on an average year. Overall the conditions are favourable for endurance running — a help if you are chasing a time.

Verdict

The bottom line: this ultramarathon is a mixed profile. Entry is from £220 for the UK adult place, which our value model rates as strong for the distance.