Running 100 miles – 13 June 2026
The SDW100 is a 100 mile non-stop foot race taking in the entire South Downs Way National Trail. The South Downs boast stunning rolling hills, ancient forts, picturesque villages and expansive views across Southern England. 15th Annual. The race is part of the GranCanaria World Trail Majors Series.
Entries
Entries for 2026 open on Saturday 12th July 2025.
The Entry Fee is £220 (£222 Unaffiliated) and includes all fees.
Elite Entries: If you are an elite athlete looking to compete in 2026 you may apply for an elite entry by emailing us here. As a guide, we welcome elite athlete applications from athletes with an ITRA Index score of 750+ (Men) and 600+ (Women). We will also consider those who don’t feature on ITRA on a case by case basis.
Runners may also enter the event as part of the 100 mile Grand Slam. To take part in the Slam, runners can enter each event individually, or buy a Grand Slam ticket which gets you entry to all four 100 Mile Slam events. Information on the Grand Slam, and how to enter can be found by clicking here.
Qualification Standard
In order to enter you must have completed a minimum of a 50 mile distance race within 15hrs, between 1st January 2020 and race day. As organisers, we reserve the right to refuse anybody entry who does not meet this standard. Unqualified runners may enter but will be contacted approximately 8 weeks prior to race to verify qualification plans if they have not updated their online information by this time.
Click here to read more about what counts as a qualifier.
Start/ Finish Location
Registration and the race start is at Matterley Bowl. Details of how to get to the estate can be found under the travel and accom tab here.
The race finishes at Eastbourne Sports Club Athletics Track. Runners will enter the track through the gate and complete a lap of the track to finish. Runners will be permitted to run the track section with friends, family and crew accompanying them.
For more info on aid stations, the route and what comes with your entry fee, please click here.
